YouTubers Who Destroyed Their Career With 1 Video
Summary
TLDRThe video script documents the downfall of six YouTubers whose careers were ruined by a single video. It covers controversies ranging from inappropriate interactions with minors, scam promotions, to outright lies for views. Highlighted individuals include Colleen Ballinger, RiceGum, ItsOwen, Illuminati, Jon the Completionist, and Trevor Jacobs, each facing backlash from their audience and, in some cases, legal repercussions. The script serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ego and reckless behavior in the online community.
Takeaways
- 📉 Colleen Ballinger, known as Miranda Sings, faced a significant career downfall after allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor were made public, leading to a massive loss of subscribers and a damaged reputation.
- 🎤 In response to the allegations, Colleen released a song titled 'All Aboard the Toxic Gossip Train', which was widely criticized as one of the worst apology videos on YouTube, further harming her career.
- 💸 RiceGum's reputation suffered as he was accused of scamming his audience through mystery box promotions and later attempted to bribe his audience with gift cards, which only intensified the backlash against him.
- 🛑 It's Owen was removed from YouTube for 'repeated violations of community guidelines', following a history of clickbait and dishonest practices to increase viewership and ad revenue.
- 🤬 Illuminati, or Blair, faced public scrutiny and lost nearly half a million subscribers after a series of controversies, including allegations of abuse and a failed attempt to discredit her critics in a response video.
- 🚑 The Open Hand Foundation, associated with YouTuber Gerard, was accused of not distributing the funds it raised, leading to a public dispute and a loss of trust from the community.
- 📈 Gerard's response to the charity controversy, which included legal threats and a lack of transparency, was met with widespread disapproval and contributed to his loss of over 80,000 subscribers.
- 🔥 Trevor Jacobs' career and freedom were jeopardized after he intentionally crashed an airplane, which was initially presented as an accident, leading to a federal investigation and a prison sentence.
- 🛩 Trevor's video 'I crashed my airplane' went viral, but subsequent investigations revealed that he had intentionally caused the crash, resulting in the revocation of his pilot license and legal consequences.
- 👎 The video responses from creators like Colleen, RiceGum, and Gerard were generally perceived as inadequate or disingenuous, leading to increased dislike and criticism from the audience.
- 💔 The downfall of these YouTubers demonstrates the consequences of dishonesty, lack of transparency, and disrespect towards the community that supports creators.
Q & A
Who is Colleen Ballinger, also known as Miranda Sings, and what led to her downfall on YouTube?
-Colleen Ballinger, known as Miranda Sings, is a singer, actress, and comedian who had a successful career in showbiz. Her downfall began when a former fan and intern, Adan McIntyre, accused her of inappropriate interactions, including sending him lingerie as a teenager. This was followed by a poorly received response video in June 2023, which led to a significant loss of subscribers and her disappearance from the internet for several months.
What was the controversy surrounding RiceGum and how did it affect his YouTube career?
-RiceGum was involved in a controversy where he was accused of scamming his fans through mystery unboxings and promoting fidget spinners. His response to the backlash, which included a nonchalant attitude and offering gift cards as an apology, further enraged his audience. This led to mass dislikes, hate comments, and a significant drop in subscribers, eventually causing him to abandon his channel.
What actions led to ItsOwen being suspended from YouTube?
-ItsOwen was known for using clickbait and lying to his audience for ad revenue. His channel was suspended by YouTube in July 2022 for 'explicit content' after he posted a video falsely claiming that Mr Beast was saying a final goodbye to Technoblade, exploiting the recent death of Technoblade for views.
What was the controversy involving Blair, and how did it impact her YouTube career?
-Blair, a prominent figure in the anti-MLM niche, faced controversy after making a harshly worded tweet against LegalEagle. This led to allegations of abuse and revenge from former co-workers and her ex-boyfriend. Her response video, 'Illuminati Exposed,' backfired, causing her to lose nearly half a million subscribers and major sponsorships.
What was the issue with Gerard's Open Hand Foundation, and how did it affect his reputation?
-Gerard's Open Hand Foundation was accused of not distributing the $600,000 raised from viewers for charities or research organizations, contradicting Gerard's claims. His official response video, which included a lack of transparency and threats of legal action, led to a significant backlash from the YouTube community, resulting in a loss of over 80,000 subscribers.
What was the incident involving Trevor Jacobs and how did it lead to legal consequences?
-Trevor Jacobs uploaded a video claiming he crashed his airplane while spreading his friend's ashes. However, investigations by the National Transport Safety Board and Federal Aviation Association revealed that he intentionally crashed the plane, which is a felony. This led to his pilot license being revoked, and he received a 6-month sentence in federal prison for obstructing a federal investigation.
What is the significance of the video response by Colleen Ballinger in June 2023, and why was it poorly received?
-Colleen Ballinger's video response in June 2023 was an attempt to address the allegations against her. However, it was widely criticized as one of the worst responses and apology videos in YouTube history due to its perceived insincerity and lack of acknowledgment of the serious accusations.
What was the nature of the scam that RiceGum was involved in, and how did he attempt to make amends?
-RiceGum was involved in a scam where he promoted mystery unboxings that did not deliver as promised. In an attempt to make amends, he offered Amazon gift cards ranging from $10 to $20 as a giveaway, which was seen as an insufficient and insincere gesture by his audience.
What was the tweet by Blair that initiated the controversy leading to her downfall?
-Blair's downfall began with a tweet accusing LegalEagle of copying her video style. This tweet led to a series of revelations about her past behavior, including claims of abuse and revenge from former co-workers and her ex-boyfriend.
What were the allegations made against Gerard regarding his charity organization, and how did he respond?
-Allegations were made that Gerard's Open Hand Foundation did not distribute the funds raised to charities or research organizations as claimed. Gerard responded with a video where he apologized for not being transparent about the funds not being donated yet and suggested possible legal action against those who made the allegations.
What was the turning point for Trevor Jacobs that led to his legal troubles and the end of his online career?
-The turning point for Trevor Jacobs was when he uploaded a video claiming to have crashed his airplane. Investigations by authorities revealed that he intentionally crashed the plane for views, leading to the revocation of his pilot license and a federal prison sentence.
Outlines
🚫 Downfall of YouTubers Due to Controversial Videos
The paragraph discusses the careers of several YouTubers who faced significant backlash and reputational damage due to a single controversial video. Colleen Ballinger, known as Miranda Sings, saw her career plummet after allegations of inappropriate interactions with a minor. Despite an initial defense video, the situation worsened, leading to a loss of subscribers and a canceled tour. RiceGum faced controversy for promoting scam products and attempting to bribe his audience with gift cards, which further tarnished his image. The paragraph also mentions other creators who engaged in clickbait and dishonest practices, resulting in the loss of their audience's trust and, in some cases, their YouTube channels.
📉 The Consequences of Deceptive Practices on YouTube
This paragraph delves into the repercussions faced by YouTubers who engaged in deceptive practices to boost their views and revenue. It highlights the case of RiceGum, who after being called out for scamming his audience, attempted to apologize with gift cards, which only exacerbated the situation. The paragraph also covers the story of ItsOwen, who was removed from YouTube for explicit content after a history of clickbait and dishonesty. The downfall of these creators underscores the importance of integrity and transparency in building and maintaining a YouTube audience.
🗯️ Public Backlash Against Controversial YouTuber Behaviors
The paragraph details the public's reaction to controversial behaviors exhibited by certain YouTubers. It focuses on Blair, who faced allegations of abusive behavior and a smear campaign, leading to a significant loss of subscribers and sponsorships. Additionally, the paragraph discusses the case of Jon the Completionist, who lost his career due to a similar misstep, and Gerard, who was accused of mismanaging funds from his charity organization. The public's response to these controversies, including dislikes and unsubscribes, demonstrates the impact of creators' actions on their audience and reputation.
🛩️ The Plane Crash Scandal of Trevor Jacobs
This paragraph narrates the scandal involving Trevor Jacobs, an extreme sports enthusiast who uploaded a video claiming to have crashed his airplane. The video depicted Trevor jumping from the plane with his friend's ashes, only to later discover that he had intentionally crashed the aircraft for views. The subsequent investigations by the National Transport Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Association revealed the truth, leading to Trevor's pilot license being revoked and his eventual imprisonment for obstructing a federal investigation. The paragraph highlights the severe consequences of Trevor's actions for both his personal freedom and his online career.
💥 The Demise of YouTube Careers Due to Unchecked Behaviors
The final paragraph reflects on the swift and severe consequences that can befall YouTubers who engage in reckless or dishonest behavior. It emphasizes that building a successful online career takes years of effort, but it can be destroyed in an instant due to a creator's actions. The paragraph suggests that these downfalls are often the result of unchecked egos or reckless self-promotion, and that creators must respect their community to maintain their success. It concludes by inviting viewers to watch another video about a controversial YouTuber, hinting at a broader context of similar incidents in the platform's history.
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Keywords
💡YouTubers
💡Reputation
💡Controversies
💡Miranda Sings
💡Allegations
💡Influencer
💡Scams
💡Backlash
💡Content Creator
💡Viewer Dislike
💡Legal Action
💡Ego
Highlights
Colleen Ballinger, known as Miranda Sings, faced allegations of inappropriate behavior with a former fan and intern, leading to a significant career downfall.
Colleen's response video titled 'All Aboard the Toxic Gossip Train' was widely criticized and contributed to her losing over 100,000 subscribers.
RiceGum's controversial actions, including scamming his audience, led to a significant backlash and loss of audience trust.
RiceGum's attempt to bribe his audience with gift cards after a scandal further damaged his reputation.
Owen's channel was terminated by YouTube for explicit content, despite his claims of wrongful termination.
Blair's harshly worded tweet against LegalEagle editors and subsequent drama led to her channel losing almost half a million subscribers.
Blair's 'Illuminati Exposed' video received over 1.2 million views and was heavily criticized for its content.
Gerard's charity organization, the Open Hand Foundation, was accused of not distributing funds raised, leading to a controversy.
Gerard's response video to the charity scandal was met with skepticism and resulted in a significant loss of subscribers.
Trevor Jacobs' video about crashing an airplane was revealed to be a hoax, leading to legal consequences and a damaged career.
Trevor Jacobs received a 6-month sentence in federal prison for his actions related to the fake airplane crash video.
The video discusses the importance of creators respecting their community and the potential consequences of unchecked egos and reckless behavior.
The transcript highlights the impact of a single video on a YouTuber's career, showing how quickly reputations can be ruined.
The video serves as a cautionary tale for content creators, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and transparency.
Several YouTubers mentioned in the video lost major sponsorships and experienced a significant drop in viewership due to their actions.
The video concludes with a reminder of the fragility of online careers and the responsibility creators have to their audience.
Transcripts
from trying to bribe Their audience with
a $20 gift card after scamming them to
crashing a plane for views there have
been several YouTubers who have
destroyed their careers and lives over a
simple YouTube video hi I'm the internet
Anarchist I create weekly YouTube
documentaries and today we'll be looking
into six YouTubers who ruined their
reputation career and lives with a
single video starting with Colleen
Bellinger who had one of the biggest
downfalls in YouTube history Colleen
Bellinger AKA Miranda Sings has had a
decade long career in Showbiz that saw
her go from working as a performer at
Disneyland to becoming a widely beloved
singer actress and comedian that could
sell out entire theaters get her own
Netflix series and rack up numerous
Awards your choice webstar comedy is
Colleen Binger the Miranda
s in that time Ken's easily amasses
staggering 20 million subscribers across
her various YouTube channel channels
naturally Colleen's brand of humor and
overall aesthetic resonated more with a
younger audience that loved and even
idolized her for it however behind the
red lipstick and bizarre Antics Colleen
was doing far more than just
entertaining her young and
impressionable fans on the 28th of April
2020 a former fan and intern of Colleen
named Adan McIntyre uploaded a video
titled clean Ballinger stop lying where
he alleged various inappropriate toxic
and disturbing aspects of their online
interactions the most shocking of which
was when Colleen sent him lingery when
he was in his early teens the following
Month in May of 2020 Colleen made a
video response to the situation and her
loyal fans took her side sadly once 2023
rolled around more and more of Colleen's
former fans began speaking out which put
her in extremely hot water you'd think
that Colleen would see the writing on
the wall and appropriately address the
allegations mounted against her however
on the 29th of June Colleen decided to
end her career the same way she started
it by singing All Aboard the toxic
gossip
train Ching down the tracks
ofin within hours of the video going
live it was widely acknowledged as one
of the worst responses and apology
videos in the history of YouTube with
over 17 million views unbelievable
cringe like this is some pure undiluted
unhinged delusion here this is so strong
I feel like it needs to be added to the
periodic table like the element of
delusion that she is displaying here the
sheer Havoc that Colleen's latest song
brought on her career was unimaginable
from June to August Colleen lost over
100,000 subscribers and hasn't seen any
positive subscriber growth since with a
few ship metrics across our channels
completely flatlining to make things
worse for Colleen she had to cancel a
tour in 2023 and was forced to disappear
from the internet for several months but
once Colleen Did return she tried to act
like nothing happened however the mass
dislikes and hate comments reminded her
that the internet had not forgotten her
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ukulele video was meant to deflect
criticism with a musical performance
other creators like rice gums thought it
would be better to outright bribe his
audience while ricegum's time on YouTube
was always marked by various
controversies and beef with other
creators such as UBS it was these said
controversies and accompanying diss
tracks that truly gave him the
popularity and notoriety he craved sure
there were those that didn't like his
attitude but there were even more people
who wanted to see which Creator he was
going to roast next however once he
achieved a certain level of wealth and
fame ricegum's personality rapidly
shifted from a SN trash TOA to a
soulless sellout so I'm just open up a
few of these cheat boxes you know what
I'm saying blue a fidget spinter all
right come on I want to keep trying
because it's only $4 like you know
another fidget spinner like backto back
fidget Spinners like if they give me a
fidget spinner one more time bro I'm
ping my monitor I'm just going to have
to airpod y i we still have Decor like I
don't even have these yet I spent $4 for
this yo I just finessed the website it
was bad enough that Rice had spent Prime
months flexing on his fans but the fact
that he was now trying to make hundreds
of thousands of dollars from scamming
them brought his image to a new low and
things were only going to get worse on
the 3rd of January 2019 ricegum uploaded
a video titled this dude calls me out
for mystery unboxing in which he
discussed the massive backlash he was
getting and at the end of the video he
left his viewers with this gem it's true
it's true I'm an [ __ ] like what was I
thinking like I can't really do much cuz
I already did it the damage has been
done you guys already saw money hungry
side of me and it is what it is and
there's nothing I can really do but say
sorry and give you these Amazon gift
cards so I'm sorry it just wouldn't
happen again Amazon codes $10 to $20
just a little giveaway it's the least I
can do after you know this you know the
mystery boook scanned was already a
flaming mess as some of the community
was already enraged at how easily
certain creators promoted a scam but
ricegum's nonchalant attitude to the
situation was like adding gasoline to
the fire rice scum's response to theu
situation pushed his once little fans
over the edge as many of them began to
dislike bum's videos leave hate comments
and unsubscribe in the hundreds of
thousands by July of 2020 rice scum had
completely abandoned his channel only
returning to participate in yet another
scam whil rice scum had destroyed his
reputation and left the platform
willingly the same couldn't be said for
its Owen who was kicked off the platform
by team YouTube themselves it's Owen was
a Creator willing to do anything for the
sake of increasing viewership and
subscriber Counts from click baiting
viewers with over exaggerated thumbnails
to hosting fake giveaways Owen was more
than comfortable lying to his audience
for some extra ad revenue for a while
the Shady strategy worked well for him
Owen's campaign of clickbait allowed him
to grow over 3 million subscribers on
his main Channel however his luck would
soon run out when in July of
20122 he posted a video titled Mr Beast
final goodbye to technoblade this is Mr
BEAST's final goodbye to technoblade and
their last time playing Minecraft
together I think you missed something
down here You' missed anything actually
wait wait wait wait wait wait no wait
give me give me a second here I want to
I have a cool trick that I can show you
guys it had only been a couple days
after the tragic passing of technoblade
and it's Owen was already trying to
profit from the situation as you'd
expect Owen quickly became one of the
most hated YouTubers on the entire
platform but that was the least of his
worries on the 4th of July 2022 it Owen
would take to Twitter to say my YouTube
channel with over 1.5 million
subscribers got wrongfully terminated
for quote repeated violations of
community guidelines unquote I did not
violate any Community guidelines and
never received a community guideline
strike here is the Channel please fix
this Owen would continue to plead with
Team YouTube for a second chance but
those hopes were cut short with a tweet
that read update we've reviewed your
account and confirmed that your Channel
was correctly suspended due to explicit
content note that you would not be able
to access or create any other YouTube
accounts while there was some
speculation around whether or not
excessive clickbait was the cause of its
own's downfall there was no mistaking
the reason why Illuminati became one of
the most hated creators on YouTube
millions of monthly views an adoring fan
base and a privileged position at the
top of the antimlm niche were just a few
of the benefits Blair enjoyed at the
height of her career however in April of
20 23 Blair would make one harshly
worded tweet director League legal that
set the stage for her inevitable
collapse reading not legal eagle editors
broaching my editors to take my video
style and when they didn't give up the
info they literally copied it just
changed the color from purple to Blue
huh interesting while Blair and legal
eag were able to resolve the situation
it opened up parts of her past that she
desperately tried to keep hidden it
started with Twitter threats from
Blair's former co-workers the click and
wonder truck that both claimed she was
extremely abusive vengeful and a hateful
individual their claims were further
corroborated by Blair's ex-boyfriend Oz
media Blair's Twitter battle had primed
some members of the audience to question
their loyalty to her however it was her
response video that truly turned them
all against her on the 28th of April
2023 Blair published the infamous
Illumina exposed video which would
Garner over 1.2 million views bringing
the attention of a community to the
recent drama she was involved in in the
worst way possible check um a lot of the
things that I'm going to talk about in
the like most of this video to be
totally honest with you are things kind
of from the past they involve old
friends um people that I used to
consider close friends and I used to
trust and really enjoy spending time
with and kind of reopening a lot of
these wounds is really painful um it's
really uncomfortable and it's not
something I ever thought I would ever
have to speak about especially not in
this kind of way from trying to
emotionally manipulate her viewers to
harshly slandering her former friends at
sad milk to deflecting all criticism
Blair was trying everything she could to
swing the public opinion in her favor
but it did the exact opposite in the
months that followed numerous creators
that interacted with Blair in the past
spoke out and debunked the claims that
she made in a response video The Click
revealed a smear campaign Blair started
against him W struck detailed all the
underhanded methods Blair used to take
away the car he was living in and Oz
described his time with Blair as she put
him into massive debt and is now trying
to make him homeless what I can only
describe as retaliation from the person
who's my ex former employer and prior
colleague Blair is in the process of
currently foreclosing my home because of
this stress of Blair taking my home from
me I need to pump the brakes and change
directions so I won't be homeless come
Christmas but cuz that's when Blair set
my home to foreclose right before
Christmas and yes Blair has the power to
set the forclosure sale this combined
with numerous other aspects of Blair's
Past coming to light and it's no wonder
why your channel lost almost half a
million subscribers lost major
sponsorships and gets less than 20K
views per video Blair had threatened
other credits with legal action and paid
dearly for it but she was far from the
only one to suffer that fate as Jon the
completionist lost his entire career
over a similar mistep Gerard's image on
YouTube has always been of a funloving
guy who completes games and tries to do
the right thing however that positive
image was called into question after KY
jobst and mudahar from some ordinary
gamers looked into the activities of
Gerard's charity organization the Open
Hand Foundation they discovered that the
foundation did not distributed any of
the
$600,000 in funds raised from viewers
during Gerard's annual indie fundraiser
or from the foundation's golf
tournaments an observation that directly
contradicted Gerard's frequent claims of
donating the money to various Charities
or research organizations this sparked a
massive back and forth between mudar
Carl and Gerard jard defending himself
by stating that he wasn't aware the
funds weren't donated yet while muda and
car tried to hold him accountable for
the mismanaged funds at the start of the
debate the public opinion on the
situation was mostly neutral as the
YouTube Community was waiting for more
evidence but unfortunately it was
Gerard's official response to the
controversy that tipped the scales
against him on the 9th of December 2023
Gerard released a video titled my
response wherein he apologized to his
viewers shared his side of the story and
suggested possible legal action against
car and muda I should have been more
transparent about the money not being
donated and that's on me but my family
and I have not done anything illegal not
before then and not since and as
mentioned previously we have
correspondents from the IRS to prove
that furthermore my family and I are in
serious conversations with our legal
teams regarding next steps as the
allegations that have been made have
been made with complete disregard for
the truth of the matter these
allegations were made by individuals who
self-admittedly aren't even Financial or
legal professionals these allegations
are slanderous and we believe we're done
with selfish intent although gerro had
donated the fund his lack of
transparency deflection of criticism by
using his dead mother's name and intent
to take legal action against the other
side rub the YouTube Community the wrong
way resulting in his video gaining
98,000 dislikes compared to just 20,000
likes with the comment section being
equally as harsh invoking your mother's
name seven times in attempt to Gunner
sympathy while not donating a single
penny for 10 years to fight the disease
she died from is about as low of
behavior I can stand dude's done Gerard
you just you just admitted to committing
embezzlement you admitted yourself you
did a worse crime than you were accused
of as well as Gerard's the kind of guy
where if he has no argument left he'll
send you a PDF of his mom's autopsy and
threaten legal action truly an inspiring
man this would all result in YouTube
commentator pinkin zero AKA Charlie to
further expose Gerard on his massive
platform he admits fault for potentially
misleading people on the purpose of the
Open Hand foundation and where the money
goes even though he blatantly misleads
them he explicitly said that it was
going places it wasn't that's not just
like hey I'm sorry you felt this way or
I'm sorry you got all these dumb ideas
in your head you bunch of [ __ ]
dummies you you you picked up these
breadcrumbs I didn't mean to drop sorry
you did that you blatantly misled them
these developments prompted a response
from Carl who rebuked his claims and
released their full Discord call from
mudahar which revealed Gerard had a much
different turn when he was initially
confronted pulling one threat about the
charity thing is going to upheave my
entire life in a way that scares the
living crap out of me and I don't want
to go home tonight and tell everyone hey
there is a gigantic thing coming to
claim my career and you all have to
close down and find somewhere else to do
I know this is shooting me to say this
I'm not trying to ask for sympathy or
anything but this kind of stuff I mean
I've been following your guys' stuff for
years the stuff with bil Mitchell Carl
the stuff that you done M with tons of
content creators over the years like
there's no Nuance to this people going
to see this and they're going to Meely
go that Gerard guy who's been nice to a
bunch of people actually isn't very nice
overall him let's get rid of him
and that's the thing that I'm terrified
the most because I don't have the power
opportunity for that that's not in my
control I've got nothing in my pockets
to do that I have nothing and so that's
just where my head's at I just want to
be able to create content and do good in
the world and this is just going to it's
even if I survive this somehow even if
this is like people are like well
whatever that's how it is it's going to
take the passion out of what I do I no
I'm I'm people aren't going to trust me
ever again I'm not going to trust myself
ever again and I'm just gonna walk away
from all this like I I just this is like
me being like great so I'm out not just
of of of content creation or or being an
online personality I'm just gonna I'm
just going to stop I'm just going to
disappear and start over and and never
talk to anyone ever again and that's
like that's the spiraling that I've been
dealing with the last three days of
talking to therapists and doctors and
just figuring this whole thing out in
the wake of the Discord cool going
public Gerard had not only lost the
trust of his viewers but over 80,000
subscribers with his latest videos also
getting dislike bombed while Gerard had
stupidly lost his career and reputation
in the Flames of controversy Trevor
Jacobs lost his entire Online Career and
freedom in an actual fire participating
in extreme sports was how Trevor
simultaneously earned a living and
enjoyed his life from earning various
accolades and snowboarding to working in
Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus it was
obvious that Trevor lived to engage in
The Most Extreme stunts imaginable
however one particular stunt would prove
to be more than he bargained for on the
24th of December
2023 Trevor uploaded a video titled I
crashed my airplane the video starts
with Trevor informing his audience about
his mission to fly to the Sierra Nevada
mountains to spread his best friend's
ashes across the landscape however once
he was in the air Trevor claimed he was
experiencing an engine failure and made
the Split Second decision to jump out
the
plane
[Music]
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as Trevor Glides to safety you can now
see the unmaned aircraft plummet to the
ground as the footage cuts from GoPros
attached to it and the footage captured
from above the craft a detail that will
become important later on by the time
Trevor makes it to the ground he chooses
to find the plane and retrieve the
GoPros instead of making his way to
civilization oh my God and it's so hot
out here I'm freaking I need water so
bad oh I spot the plane I see it down
there oh my
[Music]
God
wow once Trevor returned to civilization
and uploaded the video to YouTube it
would quickly go viral catching the
attention of numerous Aviation experts
who analyzed the video and stated that
Trevor did the exact opposite of the
standard procedure during an engine
failure instead of angling and gliding
the plane for as long as possible to
find a safe place to land Trevor simply
abandoned the plane midair after Trevor
reported the crash on the 6th of
November 2021 2 days after the crash the
national transport safety board and
Federal Aviation Association launched
investigations on what really happened
investigators examined the wreckage
question Trevor and analyzed his YouTube
after about 4 months into the
investigation they uncovered that the
engine didn't fail and that Trevor
piloted the aircraft with the intent to
crash it which is a felony following
this Trevor's pilot license was revoked
and the News made national Headlines by
the 11th of May 2023 he agreed to take a
plea deal to avoid a maximum sentence of
20 years for the crime admitting to
obstructing a federal investigation and
intentionally crashing his plane in his
latest video titled I got my pilot
license back but going to prison Trevor
tries to reflect on the incident
positively despite the impending
consequences not long after the video
was uploaded Trevor received a 6-month
sentence in federal prison for
obstructing a federal investigation
considering the severity of his crimes
Trevor was walking away with a slap on
the wrist it goes without saying but
forging a career as an online Creator
takes years to achieve and if you're not
careful it could come crumbling down in
seconds some may meet this fate due to
an unchecked ego or Reckless self-
endurance either way these creators
disrespected the community that helped
them get to where they are today and
they always pay for it if you enjoyed
this video you'll love my video on Jack
doy one of the most hated YouTubers on
the platform who completely deserves it
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