Johnny Somali faces years in jail as victim demands maximum sentence
Somali is currently on trial in South Korea, where he faces multiple charges including Obstruction of Business and violations of the Minor Crimes Act, stemming from controversial livestreams filmed across the country.
The streamer has pleaded guilty to two Obstruction of Business charges and two Minor Crimes Act violations but maintains his innocence on several Deepfake-related charges. New information suggests additional charges may also be on the horizon.
On June 30, YouTuber Legal Mindset, who has been closely following the case, revealed that a court petition has been submitted by an individual reportedly impacted by Somali's actions. The petitioner is believed to be either a passenger delayed on a bus due to Somali's behavior or a parent who was present at Lotte World when Somali allegedly used text-to-speech to make disturbing comments involving children.
The legal petition requires the victim to prove actual harm, a lack of remorse by Somali, and that no reconciliation occurred. If found valid and Somali is convicted, the petition could push his sentence from a minimum of 6 months to over 4 years.
In addition, a separate case concerning alleged child sexual harassment is progressing rapidly. If convicted, Somali could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 50 million Won (approx. $36,200 USD).
Somali's next court date is set for August 13, 2025, with a full day of testimony expected. The trial continues to draw widespread attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the influencer's high profile.
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