Fans are wondering why Thordan Smash, the popular YouTuber known for his videos on Apex Legends has been arrested and are curious about whether he is going to jail. Here is everything you need to know about the situation.
Why has Thordan Smash been arrested?
Thordan Smash was arrested on a felony warrant. The YouTuber was charged with second-degree assault (strangulation) and criminal mischief to the value between $300 and $1000.
The Apex Legends YouTuber and Twitch streamer was arrested in December 2023, while he was in the midst of streaming. Fans were shocked and initially mistook what they saw by speculating that someone on the stream had swatted him. However, in January 2024 he was revealed to have been charged with second-degree assault and criminal mischief (value between $300 and $1000).
Smash was released from custody on bond on 25th December 2023. As of this writing, a preliminary hearing has taken place at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Colorado. In the state of Colorado, second-degree assault is classified as a Class 4 felony and crime of violence, and those charged with it are forced to serve a mandatory 16-year prison sentence.
As of writing, Thordan Smash has over 200K subscribers on YouTube and has uploaded 1.5K videos. Smash’s videos exclusively cover the latest news and buzz in the world of Apex Legends.
Is Thordan Smash going to jail?
It is currently unconfirmed and unknown if Thordan Smash is going to jail.
However, the YouTuber is currently working to clear his name with the help of a personal attorney. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the YouTuber addressed the allegations against him and stated that he is working with a personal attorney to clear his name. He also revealed that he had posted online images proving his innocence but took it down on the advice of his attorney who told him it was not yet the right time to make it public. He then urged his fans and other people to view him as innocent until proven guilty.
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