Summary
- Controversial streamer Johnny Somali has once again been arrested by South Korean police for his on-stream antics.
- Somali faces multiple counts of obstruction of business charges in South Korea, potentially leading to several years of jail time.
- Johnny Somali was also banned from streaming platform Parti for his most recent legal fiasco.
Controversial content creator Johnny Somali has once again been arrested for his outlandish on-stream antics, receiving a ban from yet another streaming platform at the same time. The growth of streaming and online content creators has naturally led many streamers to bring fans more involved with their lives outside the stream, with “irl” streams becoming a popular genre. Many beloved creators like IShowSpeed have gone live visiting unique locations and going on trips around the world, sharing a part of the adventure with their fans. However, one creator’s real-world streams have consistently been viewed in a more negative light.
Popular streamer Johnny Somali has become one of the most controversial names in the streaming space, thanks to his on-stream antics. Johnny Somali has already been banned from many of the most popular streaming platforms, including Twitch and YouTube, for his disrespectful and often offensive attitude. The streamer has even found himself in legal trouble as a result of his actions, being arrested in South Korea and potentially facing significant jail time. Now, Somali’s actions have landed him in more legal hot water in South Korea.
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Johnny Somali Could Be Facing Even More Jail Time
Controversial streamer Johnny Somali is facing even more bad news that could put him behind South Korean prison bars for even longer if found guilty.
As reported by Dexerto, Johnny Somali has found himself on the wrong side of South Korean law enforcement yet again. Recent reports suggest that Somali has been arrested by South Korean police after taunting and antagonizing police officers while parading around Seoul in his boxers. The incident led Johnny Somali to receive a ban from yet another streaming platform, with Parti following YouTube and Twitch’s lead in suspending his account. Johnny Somali was also reported as asking random civilians to call the police on him during his on-stream meltdown, later protesting the arrest.
Johnny Somali Arrested Again by Seoul Police
Johnny Somali’s most recent on-stream incident comes as the streamer stands to face significant jail time within South Korea. Johnny Somali’s court hearing earlier this month saw him plead guilty to obstruction of business in front of a South Korean judge, also being charged with violating South Korea’s “Minor Crimes” act. The streamer’s multiple charges could potentially see him facing a prison sentence of up to ten years, just for his two counts of obstruction of business alone.
The chaotic downfall of the popular streamer has seen little sympathy from his peers within the larger streaming community. Popular streamer Asmongold has previously railed against Johnny Somali, suggesting that Somali’s blatant disregard for South Korean law deserves the punishment he is receiving. Other creators like Legal Mindset have similarly echoed this sentiment, criticizing Somali for disrespecting the South Korean courts by showing up hungover for his court appearance. Johnny Somali’s numerous legal troubles have seemingly done little to whet the streamer’s appetite for more controversy.