Piotr Szczerek, a Polish businessman and Drogbruk co-founder, faced global criticism after a video surfaced of him taking a signed cap intended for a young fan at the 2025 US Open. This act sparked outrage, leading to calls for boycotts of his company and highlighting the impact of public behavior in the digital age.
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