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On Sunday, Gaughan said no decision had been made regarding his possible resignation. “With online sales going through the roof over the weekend, customers turning up to the bar and the amount of positive support, we are sure of having a viable business going forward.” The bar was closed over the weekend after staff were “harassed, abused, and threatened” by members of the public on Friday, Gaughan said. There was a full staff meeting on Saturday where staff backed him staying in the business “wholeheartedly”, he said. The bar would reopen on Monday.
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Craft beer business Eagle Brewing was partially paid for by crowdfunding. A Pledge Me campaign raised $300,000.
Brewing industry leader who worked with man at centre of racist storm said he was not surprised by the online rant, but pleased by the industry response.