YouTube Influencer Charged with Abduction

Summary

• Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett is charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping and has fled to Dubai via Qatar.
• Pritchett, known for his vlogs and pranks, posted a video from Dubai mocking the charges and his status as a fugitive.
• His future actions and the legal ramifications of the case remain unknown.

YouTube personality Corey Pritchett, known for his family-friendly content on his channels "CoreySSG" (4 million subscribers) and "CoreySSG Live" (over 1 million subscribers), is facing serious legal trouble. He's been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping stemming from an incident on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston.

According to reports from ABC13, Pritchett allegedly kidnapped two women, ages 19 and 20, after a day of activities. He reportedly threatened them at gunpoint, driving them at high speed on I-10 before confiscating their phones and allegedly stating his intent to kill them. The women escaped after Pritchett allowed them a chance to flee, eventually contacting authorities.

Pritchett's Evasion

Charged on December 26, 2024, Pritchett had already left the country. He reportedly flew to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th on a one-way ticket and is currently believed to be in Dubai. From there, he released a video online, seemingly mocking the warrants and his situation, further escalating the public's concern. This contrasts with the unrelated case of former YouTuber Johnny Somali who faces potential imprisonment in South Korea.

The Future of the Case

The outcome of Pritchett's case remains uncertain. Whether he will return to the US to face the charges is unknown. The incident highlights the sometimes unpredictable nature of online fame and the potential for serious consequences. This case also draws parallels to the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was eventually released after a harrowing ordeal.