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North Carolina Businesses Respond After Brewery Co-Owner Arrested

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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.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

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.