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Video: XenatheWitch arrested after viral paintball incident; what charges could controversial kick streamer face?
In a dramatic twist, controversial Kick streamer Xenathewitch, a.k.a. Xena, has been arrested days after going viral for shooting someone with a paintball gun on a livestream. For those unversed, on August 10, 2025, Xenathewitch drew widespread attention after a video surfaced showing her firing paintballs at a bystander while taking part in Paul 'Ice Poseidon's' IRL event, also known as Scavenger Hunt. Let's find out what charges are made against Xena the Witch.
According to Soapcentral, Ice Poseidon reportedly launched the scavenger hunt challenge, with a winning amount of $30000 (Rs 2500000). As per media reports, Xena the Witch and other streamers took part in the hunt.
The viral video has been shared by an X (formerly called Twitter) user, Yeet, under the name @Awk20000, who took to their X channel to share a clip of Amaris being arrested by the police and taken in a van. In the clip, the onlookers can be heard defending the streamer in the background and noting that 'she didn't do anything'.
Xenathewitch faces online heat after paintball incident
In some videos doing rounds on the internet, Xena and other live streamers are facing intense heat for allegedly shooting paintballs at strangers and bystanders on the 'Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail'.
As reported by the Austin American-Statesman, Xena the Witch showed no regret after hitting a woman on the thigh with a paintball gun. In a video shared by an X user, she can be heard responding after another streamer pointed out that she had targeted an actual worker.
Xenathewitch arrested live on Kick after viral paintball incident
Not the first time: Amaris came under fire in 2024
Amaris faced backlash in 2024 after allegedly restraining a South Korean streamer during a livestream and displaying aggressive behaviour. As a result, she was reportedly banned from Kick for three days.
An X user commented on the viral post, "She's never the same after
@sneako." "It's a sad day when Ice Poseidon or his doppelgänger is the voice of reason 😂."
"Hopefully she gets a real sentencing and not just a slap on the wrist with bond," another added.
What are the charges against Xena the Witch?
According to the Austin American-Statesman, other viewers raised questions about the use of paintball guns and the safety of individuals in public parks and trails.
However, her followers defended the streamer; many hurled criticism for not showing remorse after shooting a stranger. However, it is unclear what happened after the streamer's arrest or if she will face any other ban by the streaming channel.
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