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YouTuber pleads guilty for intentionally crashing plane for views and obstructing investigation.  


Helium Summary: YouTuber and former X Games snowboarder Trevor Jacob agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of destruction and concealment with intent to obstruct an investigation after intentionally crashing a plane for a video to increase his follower count [NY Daily News][The Guardian][bbc.co.uk].


May 18, 2023




Perspectives

Prosecutors


The plane crash was a dangerous and intentional act to gain viewers [NY Daily News]

Jacob


Plea agreement to reduce potential sentence [arstechnica.com].



Relevant Trades

[GOOGL] Alphabet



Q&A


What is the potential sentence for Jacob?

Jacob faces up to 20 years in federal prison [The Guardian].

Why did Jacob crash the plane?

To increase his YouTube follower count and secure a sponsorship deal [ZeroHedge Opinion].



News Media Bias


Coverage is fairly consistent across sources, with minor variations in emphasis and detail, indicating a largely factual basis for the reporting [NY Daily News][The Guardian][bbc.co.uk][CBS][arstechnica.com].



Context


The case highlights the potential risks and lengths influencers may go to gain attention and views, raising questions about regulating online content and the effects of social media culture.



Takeaway


Social media influencers may go to dangerous extents for views and attention; regulations and legal consequences could deter such actions.



Potential Outcomes




1. Increased awareness and discussion about dangerous behavior by influencers on social media platforms (70%)

2. Potential regulations or legal consequences for such acts (20%)

3. Temporary increase in scrutiny of influencer behavior (60%).



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YouTuber admits intentional plane crash Balanced News

😠 YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

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A YouTuber who intentionally crashed an aeroplane for views will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by cleaning up the site of the crash, US prosecutors say.

bbc.co.uk     May 12, 2023

😠 YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views - BBC

technology

A YouTuber who intentionally crashed an aeroplane for views will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by cleaning up the site of the crash, US prosecutors say.

BBC     May 12, 2023

YouTuber who crashed plane admits he did it for money and views

A YouTuber who deliberately crashed a plane to "gain notoriety and make money" has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced yesterday. In his plea agreement, California pilot Trevor Jacob admitted to "deliberately destroying" the plane wreckage and repeatedly lying to officials.

arstechnica.com     May 12, 2023

YouTuber pleads guilty to intentionally crashing his plane for a wallet sponsorship

YouTuber pleads guilty to intentionally crashing his plane for a wallet sponsorship

tech

In the latest proof that satire is no match for today’s reality, The DOJ announced that a YouTuber pled guilty on Wednesday to obstructing a federal investigation by destroying the wreckage of an airplane he intentionally crashed for views and sponsorship money. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old former pro snowboarder turned YouTuber, recorded and uploaded his staged (yet very real) crash landing in Santa Barbara County, CA, in November 2021.

Engadget     May 12, 2023

YouTuber Admits Crashing Plane Into California Mountain For Views To Lock "Sponsorship Deal"

politics

Society needs to have a national discussion regarding the lengths social media influencers go to produce outrageous and dangerous content in pursuit of more views and sponsorship deals.

ZeroHedge Opinion     May 13, 2023