This time, Johnny Somali, the internet’s enfant terrible, is in a real bind. The notorious streamer, who is well-known in South Korea for his crazy pranks and boundary-pushing antics, has found himself in hot water.
Details on Johnny Somali
He might spend ten years in prison for his most recent misadventure. True enough, a full decade! His propensity for provocation appears to have finally caught up with him.
During his time in South Korea, Johnny Somali, the notorious American live streamer whose true name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has run into a lot of problems. Under Korean law, Somali faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison if proven guilty on charges ranging from possible drug use to impeding business.
A Retrospection: The Controversial History of Streamers
Let’s go back a little. Somali is no stranger to scandal; he has established a reputation for pushing the boundaries of propriety on numerous occasions. He caused quite a sensation in Japan last year by live-streaming protests that drew harsh condemnation.
He then promised, with tears in his eyes, to stop his disrespectful behavior. But deeds speak louder than words, and Somali’s latest visit to Israel in April, during which he harassed a female police officer, was the most recent in a string of problematic incidents.
In October, he was once more at it, but this time in South Korea, where he acted in a way that was completely out of character.
The Public’s Retaliation and Backlash
Locals took notice of Somali‘s contempt, and tensions naturally increased. He was beaten in the face by Seoul residents who attacked him on October 24. He was kicked in another incident a few days later on the 27th, which led to his hospitalization for treatment. However, it wasn’t all. The Korean people is really serious about holding this individual accountable, as seen by the fact that one Korean YouTuber even went so far as to offer a two-million-won prize (about $2,000) for information on Somali’s location.
Current Drug Investigations and Legal Issues
When authorities got hotline allegations accusing Johnny Somali of drug usage, things took a turn for the worse. As a result, the drug accusations were formally investigated by Korean law enforcement.
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