{"id":29810,"date":"2017-11-03T15:30:35","date_gmt":"2017-11-03T14:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/?p=29810"},"modified":"2019-04-12T11:12:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T09:12:42","slug":"bits-pretzels-suspends-partnership-with-kevin-spacey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.munich-startup.net\/en\/29810\/bits-pretzels-suspends-partnership-with-kevin-spacey\/","title":{"rendered":"Bits & Pretzels suspends partnership with Kevin Spacey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The allegations against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey of sexual harassment are piling up. Now the Bits & Pretzels founders have also spoken out and announced that the first partnership with the US actor announced in September<\/a> is suspended for the time being.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have met Kevin Spacey as a loyal business partner, who often helped us out personally and who shares the great vision of Bits & Pretzels with us. Without him, Bits & Pretzels would not be where it is today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With these words, Bits & Pretzels organizers Andreas Bruckschl\u00f6gl, Bernd Storm, and Felix Haas introduced the email in which they officially commented on their partnership with the US star last night. Despite the positive working relationship, they distanced themselves from the actor, stating that, in their view, he is not the right ambassador for the Munich Founders Festival due to the current allegations. The partnership will not be terminated, but suspended until further information becomes available.<\/p>\n

The reactions in social networks such as Twitter<\/a> or Facebook <\/a>Opinions on this decision are mixed: While some are talking about a \u201ccourageous decision\u201d <\/em>speak others would have a \u201cStanding shoulders with Kevin Spacey\u201d<\/em> desired.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey are mounting. Now, the Bits & Pretzels founders have also commented, announcing that the partnership with the US actor, which was only announced in September, is being suspended for the time being. 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