Ever been engrossed in a binge-watch fest of your favorite streamer and thought, Hey, these guys live like rock stars!? Well, maybe they do, but sometimes, they also hit rock bottom. And trust me, it ain’t as glamorous as it sounds.
Streamers You Never Knew Went To Jail
Being constantly in the public eye, with fame at your fingertips, can be a double-edged sword. On one side, you’re the toast of the gaming community; on the other, one false move, and you’re toast, period. Statistically speaking, while 98% of streamers, like those curious about what happened to Crix WoW, never make headlines for the wrong reasons, there’s that tiny 2% that does, like the shocking incident with the warzone streamer in custody.
1. Mr. Big’s Dramatic Day: Caught Live!
Mr. Big’s Stream
We all have quirky neighbors, right? But how many of you can say you had a neighbor who burglarized your house while you were being arrested, with the whole drama streaming live? Not many, I’d bet my headset on it!
The video starts with Mr. Big in a heated argument with a cop, asserting his innocence. But as things escalate, he’s escorted away. In comes our clueless burglar shortly after, grabbing whatever he could. Plot twist? Mr. Big later identified him as Benjamin Frostrad, the classic neighbor next door. Frostrad faced felony charges, while Mr. Big’s future remained a cliffhanger. What did he do? We might never truly know, but one thing’s for sure: there’s always more to the story than what happened to Crix WoW.
2. When the Game Turns Grim: Mr. Dead Moth’s Dark Side
Mr. Dead Moth’s Incident
Picture this: a chill evening, a live game streaming, and suddenly things take a grim turn. Luke Munday, the face behind “MrDeadMoth”, found himself in hot waters when a domestic dispute was broadcast live. Clare Campbell, his pregnant partner, innocently asked him to join for dinner. His response? An off-camera assault that left viewers in shock.
The aftermath? Reports showed Clare was more shaken than injured. Munday faced the music and was handed a 14-month community service sentence. A Twitch ban followed, and Clare’s restraining order against him was the cherry on this tragic sundae.
3. Rappiomatkaaja’s Cambodian Jailhouse Rock
Rappiomatkaaja’s Prison Adventure
First up is Rappiomatkaaja – yeah, you try pronouncing that after a glass of wine! This Finnish gamer, known for his rather, let’s say, ‘lively’ streams, got himself into a pickle in 2019. Accused of causing some chaos at an airport, he found himself holidaying in a Cambodian prison. While there are whispers about his love for the party life being the culprit, the real story? Mysterious as ever.
But here’s the fun part: did a mere prison stop our gamer from streaming? Heck no! From touring his cell (yes, even the toilet – dedication, right?) to chatting with fellow inmates, our guy was on a roll. Prison authorities? They seemed to be in the audience too. But good news, he was out and about by August 2019. You can’t make this stuff up!
4. Whiteboy7thst’s Rough SWAT Surprise
Whiteboy7thst’s Incident
Next on the list? Whiteboy7thst. You might know him from his killer Call of Duty videos. But, turns out, being a celeb isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Poor Alex (that’s his real name) got swatted, and not in the fun video game way.
The cops showed up in 2014 thinking they’re about to handle an armed suicidal individual. What they found instead? Alex chilling with some weed. While the drug charges initially threatened to crash his party, the courtroom drama unfolded in his favor.
Speaking of swatting, did you know it’s been a US issue for over a decade? Police departments, like Seattle’s, are even piloting “anti-swatting registries”. Kinda like a VIP list, but for potential swatting targets. Maybe that’s the solution for folks like Alex?
5. Sokolovsky’s Dangerous Game of Pokémon Go
Sokolovsky’s Adventure
Alright, folks, this one’s a doozy. While we’re free as birds playing games in the U.S., over in Russia, things are a tad… stricter. Enter Sokolovsky, a 21-year-old YouTuber who thought it’d be fun to catch ’em all in a church. That’s Pokémon, in case you were wondering.
You see, in Russia, freedom of speech is a bit more… limited. Thanks to the Russian band “Pussy Riot” who, back in 2013, took their tunes and opinions into a church. After Sokolovsky’s Pokémon Go stunt with some added commentary (that wasn’t too church-friendly), the guy faced the music. The result? A two-and-a-half-year sentence and a YouTube blackout.
6. sHay’s Not-So-Stellar Sales Saga
sHay’s Instagram Moments
First in the spotlight is Shayene sHay Victorio, hailing from Brazil. The queen of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and a professional gamer for six sizzling years. When she wasn’t owning the gaming space, she graced us with her charm on platforms like Twitch and Instagram.
However, there’s a twist in our tale! In 2013, our dear sHay launched an online store, megazine.net. But here’s the tea: a chunk of customers claimed they never got their stuff. Not cool, right? As per The Sun, the Public Ministry of the State of San Paolo wasn’t too pleased and served sHay with a jaw-dropping 116-year prison sentence for fraud and embezzlement. But, fret not! ESPN has our backs, pointing out that Brazil caps jail time at 30 years.
Is sHay owning up? Not really. Her side of the story blames her ex, Renato Savoia. A classic ‘It wasn’t me, it was him’ scenario. Fingers crossed, her lawyer, Antonio Carneiro, can work some magic!
7. Hampton Brandon’s Long List of Uh-Ohs
Brandon’s Twitter Antics
Ah, Brandon Grosso. Or as the digital realm knows him, Hampton Brandon. The guy’s resume is… colorful, to put it mildly. Banned from almost every platform? Check. A laundry list of offenses, including public drinking, property destruction, and assault? Double check.
A 2018 highlight reel as highlighted by Dexerto: an Austin arrest for alleged public drinking and some threatening vibes. Not enough drama? Enter a bounty hunter with claims of six outstanding warrants on Brandon. But wait, there’s more! The cherry on top was a feud turned violent with fellow streamer, EBZ. The result? Yet another arrest.
Oh, and remember the 2019 live stream where Brandon treated the ocean like a trash bin? Yep, the police weren’t fans either.
The big question: How’s this dude still roaming free? Some folks just seem to have a get-out-of-jail-free card, huh?
Concluding Thoughts: Play Smart, Folks!
Remember, in life’s game, some challenges aren’t worth the XP. And hey, maybe let’s keep our wild quests on-screen and not in the real world. It’s all fun and games until someone, like that warzone streamer in custody, gets a wanted level, right? Until next time, game safe, and remember: the real world doesn’t have any respawn points! 😉🎮.
Frequently asked questions:
Is it illegal to stream on Twitch under 13?
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What did Joeykaotyk do?
So, that American Twitch dude, ‘JoeyKaotyk’, got released after the Japanese police had him on lockdown for like 35 days. Why? Mans was apparently trespassing in Fukushima. Remember, Fukushima’s where that massive nuclear disaster went down in 2011.
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