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North Carolina Businesses Respond After Brewery Co-Owner Arrested

PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2025, 7:57 AM ET

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North Carolina Businesses Respond After Brewery Co-Owner Arrested

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multiple North Carolina businesses removed Sycamore Brewing products this week after authorities arrested co-owner Justin Tawse Brigham, 44, on Dec. 10 following a 911 call reporting an adult inside a 13‑year‑old girl's bedroom in Stanfield. Deputies found Brigham near the home, unclothed in a vehicle; court records show charges including statutory rape, indecent liberties and first‑degree burglary and a $10 million bond. Some retailers and bars pulled stock; other outlets, citing worker support, continued sales and pledged donations. Sycamore’s co-owner said she would assume leadership and remove Brigham’s involvement. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Approximately two weeks before Dec. 10: alleged social media contact between the accused and the 13-year-old.
Dec. 10: 911 call and Stanly County deputies located an adult in the 13-year-old’s bedroom; Justin Brigham was found near the home and arrested.
Dec. 11–13: Brigham charged with statutory rape, indecent liberties and first-degree burglary; bond set at $10 million and court appearance scheduled.
Dec. 11–13: Multiple bars, restaurants and grocery chains pulled Sycamore Brewing products from shelves and taps.
Dec. 13: Some establishments (e.g., Goodfellows) announced they would continue selling Sycamore beer and pledged portions of proceeds to rape crisis centers.

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Who Benefited

Some competing breweries and retailers gained short-term sales opportunities, while rape crisis centers received pledged support and donations from outlets continuing sales.

Who Impacted

Sycamore Brewing’s brand reputation and its workers faced immediate economic and reputational harm as retailers and bars withdrew products across multiple North Carolina markets.