Johnny Somali Faces Trial in South Korea for Chaotic 7-Eleven Incident
Johnny Somali, also known as Ramsey Khalid Ismael, is about to have his day in court in South Korea after being charged with obstruction of business following a tumultuous convenience store stream.
The streamer's escapades in South Korea have finally caught up with him, following his controversial actions in Japan and Israel where he received minimal repercussions.
Upon his arrival in Korea in September, Somali wasted no time stirring up trouble. From being ejected from a subway to causing an uproar by kissing the Statue of Peace—a symbol dedicated to victims of sexual slavery—his actions have not gone unnoticed.
While repercussions for his previous antics may still be looming, Somali now faces charges related to a disruptive incident at a convenience store during his trip.
As reported by Korea JoongAng Daily, Somali has been indicted without detention and charged with obstruction of business for an incident that occurred on October 17. Although the content has been removed from Somali's social media and streams, it has resurfaced elsewhere.
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— ジョニーリマソ (@canceljohnnys) October 10, 2024
泥酔しコンビニ店内で飲酒、大音量で音楽を流し踊る、ラーメンをぶちまける、最終的に女性客と口論になり警察に通報されるジョニーソマリ@JohnnySomaliX
昨年日本では同様の行為により業務妨害で起訴され有罪になった
韓国でも逮捕はよ#JohnnySomali https://t.co/mbCf9wTIR5 pic.twitter.com/t162WhmT8o
The footage captures Somali playing loud music in a 7-Eleven, intentionally spilling ramen, tossing noodles at the walls, and engaging in a verbal altercation with a female employee by making sexist remarks.
Obstruction of business carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail, adding to Somali's legal woes. Moreover, he is also confronted with allegations of drug use, which could lead to a sentence of up to ten years in prison. Additionally, he has been prohibited from leaving the country.
Furthermore, Somali might face repercussions for creating a deepfake of an AI girlfriend. Possessing sexual deepfakes of others in Korea can result in a seven-year jail term and a hefty fine of approximately $22,000 USD.
These legal challenges come amidst South Korean creators targeting Somali directly, resulting in several physical altercations. Despite issuing apologies for his behavior and claiming ignorance regarding the significance of the Statue of Peace, many Koreans remain skeptical of his sincerity due to his past actions.
Following his trial in Japan, Somali confessed to deceiving the judge by asserting that he was not profiting from streaming but was merely producing "documentaries."
