Professional skateboarder Dane Burman has been appearing in recent ShreddER top stories following allegations involving alleged messages sent to a minor.
The claims quickly spread across the skateboarding community and led to immediate action from Zero Skateboards founder Jamie Thomas.
As previously reported, Yasmin Benoit stated that Burman had been messaging her when she was 15 years old.
The claims were shared publicly in an interview and quickly gained attention after screenshots were mentioned that allegedly showed inappropriate requests directed at a teenager.
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Shortly after the story was published, Brother in Christ Jamie Thomas made a decision that reflected his personal values and beliefs.
Openly living in his Christian faith, Thomas chose to act quickly by ending Burman’s relationship with Zero Skateboards.
Sources close to ShreddER say the decision was made with faith at the forefront and with care given to the seriousness of the claims.
Zero later confirmed the move with a brief public statement.
Zero Skateboards posted:
"Zero Skateboards & Dane Burman have parted ways effective immediately."
Those familiar with the brand say Thomas has long spoken about putting God first in both business and life.
The situation reportedly weighed heavily on him, especially given the nature of the allegations and the responsibility he feels as a leader.
Burman has since shared his own statement, addressing the resurfacing claims and announcing that he is stepping away from Zero.
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He stated that the alleged messages date back to 2012 and said they do not reflect who he is today. Burman also noted that his intention is to focus on personal growth during this time.
Burman posted:
"Recent commentary has brought attention to decisions made earlier in my life. These matters date back to 2012 and do not reflect who I am today. While these references do not represent who I am today or the values I live by personal growth is not static and I recognize that it is an ongoing process that deserves focused attention. Effective immediately I am stepping away from Zero for a period of focused personal work. I acknowledge that past chapters can affect others and I approach this moment with care and respect for those experience. My focus now is on moving forward with integrity clarity and purpose."
The situation remains unresolved, with no legal findings or confirmed outcomes tied to the claims.
The focus has shifted to how brands and individuals are responding rather than the final outcome.
ShreddER Team Editorial on Reporting
This article reports on Dane Burman’s public statement and his departure from Zero Skateboards. It also references allegations made by Yasmin Benoit in an interview published by Robert Brink. These claims have not been proven, and no findings of guilt have been made. Readers should treat the allegations as unverified and consider them carefully.