The video game industry has been shaken by a major scandal involving one of its largest companies, Rockstar Games. Newly released documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, made public by the U.S. Department of Justice, have named the company’s president, Sam Houser, and former Grand Theft Auto producer, Leslie Benzies. The files contain particularly serious sexual assault allegations against Benzies, sending shockwaves through the community.
Shocking Allegations in Rockstar Games Epstein Files
Testimony from Epstein victim Sarah Ransome includes severe accusations against Leslie Benzies, the former president of Rockstar North. Ransome alleges that Benzies sexually assaulted her, stating she was not surprised by this behavior from one of the creators of the GTA series. Furthermore, the documents suggest Benzies was aware of the situation, having arranged a flight ticket for Ransome to New York City in 2006.
How Involved Was Sam Houser?
The court documents do not only mention the former executive. The name of the company’s current president, Sam Houser, also appears in the files. In her testimony, Ransome stated that she met with Houser multiple times during the same period she was in contact with Benzies. She expressed that it was time for the public to learn what Houser and his team were doing behind the scenes and voiced her surprise that a class-action lawsuit has not yet been filed against them.
While many high-profile names have appeared in the Epstein documents so far, the inclusion of two of the most powerful figures in the gaming world has created a significant stir. It is important to note that being named in the files does not automatically imply criminal partnership with Epstein. However, the direct allegations of sexual assault and harassment made by Ransome could drastically alter the course of any legal proceedings. Rockstar Games has not yet issued an official statement, leaving players and industry stakeholders anxiously awaiting more details.
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