Beautiful. If we can't get the creep behind bars, at least getting him ostracized from all of his sources of income will be some sort of comeuppance.
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Vic Mignogna Lawsuit |OT| Hold My Beard (Update: Appeal lost, Mignogna must pay attorney fees to defendants)
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One of the conventions listed, the CEO of the con has been accused of sexual harassment, Anime Matsuri in Texas: https://www.animematsuri.com/9107/a-message-from-anime-matsuris-ceo-john-leigh/#
Texas news article dated JUNE 29, 2015 about John Leigh: https://www.houstonpress.com/news/anime-matsuri-organizer-accused-of-sexual-harassment-7541555
Multiple women have come forward online over the past month to accuse John Leigh, the event manager of the Anime Matsuri convention, of sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual conduct.
Anime Matsuri, one of the ten largest anime conventions in America, is an annual celebration of Japanese pop culture, fashion and art. People travel from all over the world to attend since it began in 2007, but its image has recently been darkened by a string of blogs and online posts from women who claim Leigh's behavior toward them is overtly sexual and unwanted, particularly from a married man and a father.
Reijnders also posted screencaps from Facebook conversations with Leigh that included requests for her to send him nude pictures of herself, and telling her he thought about her during a trip to Victoria Secret, and "not in a very good way." Reijnders declined to comment further on the matter when we contacted her.
accusation from Stephany Thai, a former moderator for the Houston Lolita Community Facebook group. She had a falling out with Leigh over the promotion of Anime Matsuri within the group, which she felt he was spamming. A flame war broke out and Thai left the group. Later, she too posted online about her interactions with Leigh. Though the majority of her account deals primarily with what she feels are problems in the way the convention is run and Leigh's attitude within the Lolita community, she also speaks briefly about inappropriate touching and attention from him.
"Once, he tried to lift up my jabot (an ornamental fabric that goes over the chest) to see what was underneath," she says. "I often wear a jabot over a tank top since it gets really hot in Houston. Not dealing with someone trying to peek at my chest, I immediately slapped his hand away."
Like Reijnders, Thai also posted screen caps of Facebook conversations. When Thai offered to volunteer for an event Leigh responded that it might be too exciting for her, and pressured her to tell him when she last had an orgasm.
There are lots of photos and videos of the kissing and some of the touching, that in combination with the sheer number of accusers and those backing up their claims, which is growing, I'd say there is enough here for a legal case.
Ugh... I'm supposed to be going to Supercon this year and I really, really hope they drop him.
Send an email to [email protected] and let them know that if they want your patronage, they'll need to drop Vic. I already did. Can't hurt to try to push them to make the right choice.
I'm going to the one in NC, but yeah. I've already sent an email and tweeted at them about it.
Honestly at this stage, I wouldn't be surprised if Vic himself pulls out of the remaining cons he's still invited too. As much of a narcissist as he is, I can't imagine he'd want to deal with the giant elephant in the room.
Considering his behavior, I also wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't, because he is probably only rivaled in his malignant narcissism by the President.
Oh I hope it happens, but the problem is that pictures and stories aren't enough, proving sexual misconduct almost always involves the victim going to trial which is a horrible experience for them since they'll be grilled mercilessly by high paid defense lawyers and I wouldn't blame any of the victims not wanting to relive that trauma in front of dozens of people while being treated like they are at fault.
There needs to be retribution either way. Him losing all of his con money and possibly his VA career would be at least something.
Surprised it took him this long to say he voted for Trump.
But of course, it was just a prank bro! Turns out I'M the REAL bigot!
Vic's defenders are so transparent, I'm glad that these people seem to be the minority when you look at all the comments.
But of course, it was just a prank bro! Turns out I'M the REAL bigot!
Vic's defenders are so transparent, I'm glad that these people seem to be the minority when you look at all the comments.
ArchedThunder, why did you bother talking with him that long? He seems exhausting.
Tom Nook's list still has him booked for Bak-Anime tomorrow. And it's in California, too. Between Mignogna living out there & the Con probably having already started yesterday, I can see why the invitation wasn't withdrawn, but I'll admit I'll get some Schadenfreude if this backfires on him.
Tom Nook's list still has him booked for Bak-Anime tomorrow. And it's in California, too. Between Mignogna living out there & the Con probably having already started yesterday, I can see why the invitation wasn't withdrawn, but I'll admit I'll get some Schadenfreude if this backfires on him.
Mainly because I'm stupid and he was victim blaming someone.
Also after that last post when it became very clear what he actually thought I just turned into a sassy bitch.
On a semi-side note, I can see anime cons collapsing left and right if they don't make major changes in the coming years.
For example, gown ass men raving in rooms lit only by strobe light alongside underage girls? This is a staple of every anime convention I've been to, big or small. It's weird at best, and at worst... yikes.
Yes, some conventions have implemented "after hours" raves exclusive to 18+ guests, but I promise you that rarely (if ever) goes as planned. In addition to adult only raves, I have witnessed so many young teens viewing hardcore hentai panels after slipping past "security" (some guy in a con staff shirt who's not being paid and is likely on their phone) or flashing a shoddily put together fake ID.
Shit's gotta change.
For example, gown ass men raving in rooms lit only by strobe light alongside underage girls? This is a staple of every anime convention I've been to, big or small. It's weird at best, and at worst... yikes.
Yes, some conventions have implemented "after hours" raves exclusive to 18+ guests, but I promise you that rarely (if ever) goes as planned. In addition to adult only raves, I have witnessed so many young teens viewing hardcore hentai panels after slipping past "security" (some guy in a con staff shirt who's not being paid and is likely on their phone) or flashing a shoddily put together fake ID.
Shit's gotta change.
I'm so glad I never went to these as a minor. I've only been to two and wasn't a fan. First was with my college boyfriend who was older and looked much older than me. No one was gonna mess with me. Then I chaperoned a high school anime club for a school I used to work at when their advisor was unavailable. I was happy to do it for the kids, but man cons are a fucking mess. I'm very introverted and hate crowds. I guess it's a good thing I'm not a fan and never cosplayed because at 31 I still get mistaken for a minor constantly.
At least my local con (Anime Boston) has supposedly banned him.
So who's hoping that the next panel Vic is at, people start heckling(not sure what the right term would be) about this whole thing while recording it to post online/YouTube it live.
I don't know about heckling, but you can bet that someone eventually will ask him about it and he is going to give his shitty spiel about being from a very ''affectionate family'' and someone will record it.
I'm personally hoping for some booing.
What might hurt his narcissistic personality the most is if no one (or very few) show up to any panel he's at. Of course that won't happen, but it's nice to dream.
That would truly hurt his ego, but I don't think people would miss the chance to see him trying to defend himself live.
For a long while, I was confused as to why TFS went with the sex pervert angle for Broly and his dad for the Broly abridged movie.
... Now I get it lol
... Now I get it lol
This definitely makes me and wife happy as it seems go to in line with Anime Boston's no nonsense attitude for that kind of behavior. They usually have signs all around the convention noting that cosplay is not consent, and affirming that you need permission before you begin snapping photos. I'm not much of a people person myself, but outside of the crowds it's a generally fun experience for my wife and I. But all we do is hit up the dealers room, go to some industry panels, and the artist's alley for the fan art.
Someone mentioned it earlier in the thread. I am not sure what the source was. The last year he was there was 2006, so that leads credence to it.
I can't only hope he's being genuine, but I kinda doubt it.
From the things being said it sounds like Todd has a history of getting girls drunk so he can take them to his hotel room....
Just a heads up, you can media facebook posts the same way you can twitter.
A thread from a former member of the Risembool Rangers on how toxic that community is:
https://twitter.com/Sonomichii/status/1091610371146829824
https://twitter.com/Sonomichii/status/1091610371146829824
Dear god, that whole story is rage inducing. Fuck Vic and fuck his asshole enablers.
I love how Vic's cult, er... I mean, fan club thinks limiting access to his list of cons he's attending will make a difference.
https://animecons.com/guests/bio/517/vic-mignogna
I've been using this site for years to look up guests at anime cons across the country. So if anyone wants to keep up with what cons are canceling Vic, just check out the Anime Cons website.
Just 4 cons in 1 Year after Bak-Anime today? Aren't cons, like, over 50% of how VA's make a living? I'd feel pity if he wasn't using this revenue source to sexually harass/sleep with teenagers.
That pity'd be doubly so since the next Con he's at is over 4 months away. I'm assuming the 3 non-Matsuri ones are waiting to see if this blows over or if Funi just drops him themselves.
That pity'd be doubly so since the next Con he's at is over 4 months away. I'm assuming the 3 non-Matsuri ones are waiting to see if this blows over or if Funi just drops him themselves.
I'll never not be amazed with how some people the smallest amount of celebrity status lets their asshole side come out and treat others terribly.
Banning this guy from conventions will probably (and deservedly) cripple his income. VAs, C-list actors, and washed-up celebs commonly tour the convention circuit to bolster their finances.
People have idol complexes. It's like when someone says some men need to change a behavior, then a person will be like "Not all men" and feel like they were attacked for whatever reason.
Also thankfully Vic isnt unionized, so he wont make money off of works he did in the past. Meaning unlike rurouni kenshin, you could buy the broly movie/ fma and it will not fund his pocket.
I know people don't have faith in Funi, but enough bad press is going to hit them. They'll buckle.
If Viz or Bang Zoom budge first, Funi will fall too.
At least there wouldn't be any major ongoing characters that would be too hurt.
Rohan doesn't show up in future Jojo parts (unless Viz does Thus Spoke)
They could easily get a new Sabo voice as they still haven't gotten to Dressrosa (only leaving him in Film Gold and Episode of Sabo)
And let's be honest, Broly is not an iconic voice. Hell his new movie was like 8 lines and 35 minutes of screaming.
If Viz or Bang Zoom budge first, Funi will fall too.
At least there wouldn't be any major ongoing characters that would be too hurt.
Rohan doesn't show up in future Jojo parts (unless Viz does Thus Spoke)
They could easily get a new Sabo voice as they still haven't gotten to Dressrosa (only leaving him in Film Gold and Episode of Sabo)
And let's be honest, Broly is not an iconic voice. Hell his new movie was like 8 lines and 35 minutes of screaming.
I don't know why predators associated with anime/manga get so many defenders. Same with the manga artist who was found with child porn. Or Itouh Hachi when she posted those...extremely creepy drawings of a creepy faceless woman molesting those girls.
It's really a sad reflection of the industry.
It's really a sad reflection of the industry.
Narcissists and their ilk are drawn to people - and communities - that enable them. And geekdom, an industry built on escapism for introverts and outsiders, is filled with potential enablers/victims. That's why the alt-right made such a concentrated effort to attract gamers - and why a fiftysomething man who voiced a character in a children's cartoon can attract a loyal cult of followers ready, willing and able to harass sexual assault victims into silence.
He sure is trying his hardest to push out those crocodile tears lol.
"In our current setting you have to be more careful" Fuck off, Vic.
Lmao, now he's talking about his fans being attacked because they're defending him. They're the ones out here attacking people and you told them to do it!
Not directly related, but potentially relevant considering Vic's fanclub is Discord based.
"I don't know why people say the things they do online"
Hmm, I wonder.
He's really straining his face to look as sad as possible and failing pretty hard to get the tears to come out.
"I don't know why people say the things they do online"
Hmm, I wonder.
He's really straining his face to look as sad as possible and failing pretty hard to get the tears to come out.
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I said it's not directly related, but his discord server is an example of grooming being done on the platform.