25-07-2025
Crocheting prodigy celebrated on ‘GMA' now accused of child sex and false imprisonment
A crocheting prodigy who was once celebrated on 'Good Morning America' has been busted for allegedly having sex with a child, according to authorities.
Jonah Larson, 17, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having sex with someone under 16 with the use of force and for false imprisonment, according to online jail records, the La Crosse Tribune reported without further detail on exactly what he is accused of.
Crocheting prodigy Jonah Larson, 17, was arrested Wednesday on child sex and false imprisonment charges.
La Crosse County Jail
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Larson captured national attention at age 15 when he amassed over 386,000 Instagram followers on an account for his crocheting business, 'Jonah's Hands,' according to a 'Good Morning America' feature hailing him as a prodigy and a rising philanthropist.
He began learning the craft at just five years old by watching YouTube videos, according to the feature.
The teen's business supports education initiatives in Ethiopia, where he was born, the outlet reported.
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Larson was celebrated as a crocheting prodigy.
Instagram/jonahhands
A multicolor crochet flower tote bag he designed was set to appear in a Smithsonian exhibit in Washington, D.C., starting in August, the outlet said.
Larson was freed from the La Crosse County Jail after posting $5,000 bond.
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No further details on the alleged incident have been released.
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