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Jack Gallagher Has Taken Ownership On Speaking Out Allegations
Jack Claffey, better known as Jack Gallagher has issued a public statement following allegations as part of the #SpeakingOut movement.
In a Twitter statement issued on Sunday, Claffey indicates he didn’t release a statement following the allegations as he felt it wasn’t “the right thing to do at the time”.
He admits that he met a woman at a New Year’s Eve party in 2014, and was inappropriate towards her, but did not remember what exactly happened due to the amount of alcohol he consumed, and the period of time that has since passed.
It’s time I said something. This kind of behaviour isn’t acceptable #SpeakingOut pic.twitter.com/bIiwjywiqZ
— Becky (@plantmommy300) June 19, 2020
Following the accusations he contacted WWE Talent Relations, taking responsibility for his actions, which ultimately led to his release from the company.
You can read his entire statement below.
Following an allegation made in June 2020 as part of the #SpeakingOut movement, I was released from my contract with the WWE.
I didn’t release a statement then because it didn’t feel the right thing to do at the time. I have now taken the time to process what has happened and would like to respond.
In 2014 at a New Year’s Eve party, I met a young woman and my behaviour towards her was inappropriate. As this party was nearly six years ago and I had drunk quite a large amount of alcohol that night, unfortunately, I do not recollect what happened.
I wish to make it clear that drinking is not an excuse for my behaviour that night. I want to express my deepest regrets, and I am genuinely sorry for the upset that I have caused.
Following these allegations, I proactively contacted the Head of WWE Talent Relations to take responsibility for my actions, as I was aware that the woman who made the allegations and I had both attended the same New Year’s Eve party. I was then informed that this would be a breach of the company ethics policy, and this is what lead to my release from my contract with the WWE.
This isolated incident is not reflective of my behaviour and attitude towards women. As a man, I know I can do better, and with the support of my wife, I have taken the time over the last few months to understand what I can do. But this is not about me, but about the women that come forward as part of the #SpeakingOut movement. I will continue to support women and this movement to the best of my ability.
https://twitter.com/MrCaptJack/status/1312836051526770688?s=20