YouTube star David Dobrik parts ways with Dispo app as investors flee amid sexual assault scandal

YouTube star David Dobrik has stepped down from the board that oversees Dispo, a photo app he co-founded.Dobrik’s exit comes amid a sexual assault controversy he’s become embroiled in. A woman, using the pseudonym Hannah, recently claimed to Business Insider that she had a sexual encounter with Vlog Squad member Dominykas Zeglaitis that was filmed by Dobrik for a YouTube video that has since been deleted.Dobrik and Zeglaitis, who is no longer a member of the Vlog Squad, did not immediately respond to Fox Business’ requests for comment.On Tuesday, Dispo shared a statement on its Twitter account confirming Dobrik’s decision to part ways with the company.TWITTER, AMID FALLOUT OVER TRUMP BAN, SEEKS USER INPUT ON POLICIES FOR POLITICIANS, WORLD LEADERS”Dispo unequivocally condemns any form of assault or violence and believes survivors must always be heard and supported. In order to remain true to our mission, we support David’s decision to part ways with the company,” the statement begins.It continues: “We would like to thank the Dispo community for their continued trust in us. We will move forward working hard to build a safe and honest platform that restores joy and authenticity, both online and IRL.”Additionally, in a statement to The Information, the company…
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