Riot Games, the developers behind the popular game VALORANT, have announced the suspension of Preston “Juv3nile” Dorno, coach of Global Esports, for allegedly violating the Global Code of Conduct for VALORANT. This decision, which came late last night, will keep the 36-year-old American out of the VALORANT professional circuit for the next 12 months.
Allegations Against Juv3nile
While the official statement did not disclose the specific reasons behind the suspension, it comes as no surprise to many, as several accusations of harassment have emerged in recent months. Multiple women came forward claiming that Juv3nile sent them inappropriate messages via social media.
These allegations seem to be the core issue behind his suspension, especially considering Juv3nile’s previous track record. Most notably, he was the coach who helped Leviatán secure the VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2 Championship, further adding to the gravity of this suspension.
Source: VCT Pacific
Global Esports’ Statement on the Suspension
In light of the suspension, Global Esports, the organization behind Juv3nile’s team, has issued an official statement. The organization expressed full support for Riot Games’ decision, emphasizing its commitment to high standards of accountability and integrity.
Here is the statement from Global Esports:
“We respect and support Riot’s decision fully. At Global Esports, we believe that accountability and integrity are non-negotiable. No matter how difficult or unfortunate a situation may be, the standards of conduct and professionalism — both inside and outside the game — must be upheld at all times, by coaches, staff, and players.”