Help for Danica Rockwood's legal fees
During the #MeToo movements of June 2020, I came out about my experience with a fellow streamer who goes by the name of "HJTenchi".
At the moment, this is an open case, and I'm trying to be as transparent as is legally advisable, I cannot reveal everything.
I was among six other women to come out about similar experiences with this broadcaster on Twitch ( who still remains a partnered streamer to this day). From those six, several went to media outlets ( see here ) to raise awareness about sexual harassment in the gaming industry which still remains prevalent.
Due to the increasing number of brave women and men who came forward about their experiences, the information became overwhelming to keep track of for viewers and other streamers. As a result, to consolidate evidence, stories, and timelines regarding HJTenchi's actions, I - with the help of the women who had similar experiences with HJTenchi- started a document to keep everything in one place (See here )
However, on July 10th & 13th, instead of taking accountability, HJTenchi sent me gag orders and attempted to intimidate me into silence via his legal team. I was the only woman contacted in this manner. HJTenchi has not taken legal action towards anyone else who came out about him, although each woman who spoke out helped bring attention to his actions equally. Weirdly enough HJTenchi has chosen to accuse me of defamation, and me alone, thoroughly baffling to my legal team. We all told our truth, but I am paying the price for all of us
The girls and I all worked evenly together, yet I'm the one being sued.
I have been forced to choose whether to bow to intimidation or retain my own legal counsel, at significant personal cost, and attempt to push back against this bullying. The money I've used to fund my defense of HJTenchi's further harassment of me, has been taken mainly from my late father's estate, (both my parents are out of the picture). Though I'm lucky to have access to any extra money, it’s been painful to watch what I do have, be wasted on something as pointless and petty as HJTenchi's relentless filings. I didn’t want to do this, but as it appears this may be dragging on for some time, if you'd like to help, it's greatly appreciated.
Though I know I’m doing the right thing, and sometimes it feels like standing up to him isn't worth it. The mounting bills makes me want to throw in the towel, but I now know that this is how malicious people get away with their actions. People like him are worth standing up against. The support you provide in the form of this campaign will allow us to keep fighting for what's right, and help keep me above water mentally, and financially while we do so.
TL;DR: I came out publicly about HJTenchi and instead of taking accountability, he sues me for defamation and tries to drown me financially.
Here's some info:
How soon do you need funds?
-This case has been very touch-and-go. We're not really sure. For now, I've been paying for this with my estate money and stream income. but the rest of these finances are ball park estimates because HJTenchi continues to burn his own funds in an effort to silence me. This case continues to crawl along amid COVID court protocols.
Since this is an educated estimate from my legal team, if we overfund all excess money will be donated to RAINN.
If you're not familiar with RAINN they: Operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline, as well as the Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helplinecarries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice through victim services, public education, public policy, and consulting services.
Can we get updates on the case?
-I want to be as transparent as I can be, but I don't want to burden my legal team. This is an open case, I can't say much.