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i've seen a couple of comments saying that Keznit is actually racist because Riot supposedly penalized him for being racist when in reality he wasn't. Riot investigated it and concluded that he wasn't racist at any point, he was just penalized for toxic comments.
+Source 1: TyC Sports – "Valorant: Riot Games sanctioned Keznit"
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Riot Games sanctioned Keznit for making offensive comments during an unofficial scrim against Gamelanders Blue.
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After investigating, Riot concluded that there was no act of racism, but there was unsportsmanlike and toxic behavior, violating the competitive code.
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As a punishment, Keznit was suspended for one match (a Bo3 series) in VCT LATAM and placed on a six-month probation period.
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He was also required to complete a professionalism course approved by Riot Games
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+Source 2: OnlyGames – "KRÜ Esports' strong statement after Keznit's sanction"
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KRÜ Esports released an official statement criticizing the sanction against Keznit.
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The organization stated that Riot found no evidence of racism, yet still issued a punishment they considered unfair and disproportionate.
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KRÜ pointed out that Gamelanders, who were also involved in the incident, received no similar punishment.
-Conclusion:
Keznit was sanctioned for toxic behavior, not for racism.