Legal experts suggest Johnny Somali may face 46 years of imprisonment after South Korea opened new investigation against the streamer

YouTuber Ramsey Khalid Ismael, also known as Johnny Somali, reportedly faced multiple charges in South Korea in 2024. According to Dexerto, a new investigation has allegedly opened up, levelling newer charges against the streamer. On June 17, X user Andrew Esquire (@Legalmindset) reported that with the new investigation, Johnny could see more years in jail.

Esquire has reportedly been following Johnny's case since his arrest and has strongly advocated for action against the streamer. In his new YouTube video, Esquire noted that all the information presented in the video is "accurate and objective." He revealed Johnny Somali has been charged with "three acts of obstruction, two minor crimes, and two deepfake counts."

Esquire revealed the court may reportedly take new charges into account, including "violating the child welfare act." While Somali's prison time hasn't been determined, Dexerto alleged that he could face up to "46 years of imprisonment."

Will Johnny Somali face 46 years of imprisonment in South Korea?

In a new video, X user @LegalMindset titled 'Somali Conviction Team Drops the Bombshell' and another video titled 'New Somali Investigation Opens (Fast Facts),' the lawyer has reportedly given a new update about Johnny Somali. According to him, Somali has pleaded guilty to charges of minor acts and two charges of obstruction of business. However, he has not pleaded guilty to "deepfake charges."

Additionally, in a new update, Esquire noted that he may be charged for his behavior at the children's "Lotte World." He described Somali's behavior as a "criminal saga" and explained,

“They did indeed decide not to bring this to trial. But at that point they didn’t have all the information. They didn’t have all the evidence.”

He added that "Korea" has allegedly received all the "evidence," which led to the reopening of the "investigation." He claimed that he would be investigated for "multiple counts" that account for the Child Welfare Act in South Korea.

In a long list of antics, the streamer quickly became infamous for his antics in Japan, Israel, and South Korea. Somali's antics reportedly raised significant concerns about the type of content being released by online streamers. Somali's next trial is scheduled for August 13, 2025, per Dexerto.

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