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Jamie Thomas has spoken publicly about his delayed response to allegations involving Chris and Zero, acknowledging that he could have managed the situation more effectively. Reading Gabriel Summers’ interview was difficult for him, he says, but it prompted reflection on how he handled the events.
As someone who has led a brand and represented skateboarding for years, Thomas feels a strong responsibility to ask questions and gather facts. He admits that he did not reach out to all parties in a timely way, and he takes full responsibility for that. Looking back, he says he would have acted differently by clearly stating the brand’s position and seeking all available information to make an informed decision.
To provide context, Jamie shared a detailed timeline of the events from last year. In a post from August 2, 2024, he explained that he was once a mentor to Chris and that their families were close when Chris first moved to California. As life became busier, they saw each other less outside of skating and tours. When Chris returned to Zero, their relationship became primarily business-focused.
Jamie observed tension in Chris and Christine’s relationship after their separation. While Chris sometimes brought his kids to the office or skating sessions, the relationship appeared healthy on the surface. Chris occasionally shared the challenges he faced during the separation, and Jamie recalls Christine mentioning threats related to court actions. When Christine reached out to him in 2022, he felt it mirrored what he had heard from Chris and did not believe it was his place to get involved.
Jamie emphasizes that the words physical abuse were never mentioned in his conversations, and he was not aware of the details Christine later shared publicly. After learning about the allegations, Zero immediately paused its relationship with Chris.
On July 8, 2024, Christine contacted Jamie in response to a comment he made on Zero’s Instagram. She shared several screenshots, including an email from Chris regarding the night of her arrest. Jamie spent the night processing the information and determined that Chris and Zero needed to part ways. He informed Chris of the decision the next day and reached out to Christine to hear her perspective. Jamie has since apologized for not seeking to understand her situation sooner and for not being more supportive.
Regarding the statement he made about Zero and Chris ending their business relationship, Jamie explained that he posted it on the brand’s boards and shared it with distributors and accounts that asked about the situation. In the statement, he closed with “My heart goes out to all parties involved” because he was deeply affected by the events.
Jamie admits that he is not perfect and likely did not get everything right. Without experience navigating such a complex and tragic situation, he says he is doing his best to respond thoughtfully and responsibly.