Progressive livestreamer Dean Withers is facing backlash after a viral clip showed him sharing a father’s TikTok handle during a heated on-stream debate—before allegedly encouraging viewers to report the man to Child Protective Services. The clip, which included Withers referencing “facial recognition software,” has sparked widespread accusations of doxxing and incitement. Critics say the moment crossed a dangerous line, while Dean’s supporters argue his actions were taken out of context in his mission to protect children.
In a follow-up video, Dean denies doxxing, clarifying that he only asked viewers to send publicly available information to CPS privately—and admitted, “I shouldn’t have directed my fan base to do that.” Meanwhile, the father at the center of the stream—@goatman91096—has launched a GoFundMe to fund legal action, claiming Dean’s comments put his family at risk.
