YouTuber PopularMMOs pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer

YouTuber Popular MMOswhose real name is Patrick Julianelle, was arrested earlier this year for allegedly assaulting a police officer and has now been convicted. According to court documents from the YouTube streamer, he pleaded guilty to the incident.

PopularMMOs is a well-known Minecraft YouTuber who has built an impressive following with over 17 million subscribers on his channel. According to his YouTube bio, PopularMMOs describes his channel as a “source for epic Minecraft.” Before his controversies, he was known for creating videos with Minecraft Mob Battles, Arena Battles, Epic Modded Let's Plays, Mod Shows and Minecraft Mods Vs Maps.

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The March incident occurred during an altercation in Florida, where he allegedly resisted arrest and caused minor injuries to the officer involved. According to Dexerto, as part of the plea deal, the 35-year-old YouTuber avoided jail time but agreed to 12 months of probation. In addition to probation, Julianelle must write a letter of apology to the officer she assaulted, donate $1,000 to the Police Memorial Fund and perform 100 hours of community service, complying with all other probation conditions.

Minecraft YouTuber PopularMMO's past legal issues

Julianelle, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida, has faced legal trouble before. In May 2021, he was arrested on charges of domestic assault and battery. Following the incident, Julianelle urged fans to take online rumors with skepticism following allegations of his arrest for domestic abuse. Initially pleading not guilty, Julianelle eventually changed her plea in what court documents describe as a decision made in her “best interests.”

Patrick Julianelle isn't the only content creator to have run into legal trouble recently. Johnny Somali, a controversial live streamer, has attracted attention in South Korea after he referenced North Korea's national anthem during a live stream earlier this month. This act triggered a legal investigation, with authorities imposing a travel ban preventing him from leaving the country until the matter is fully resolved. Potential charges against him include obstruction of business and drug use, both of which carry severe penalties. Despite his apparent confidence in avoiding a prison sentence, prosecutors in Seoul are watching his actions closely.

Additionally, Squeeze Benz was arrested earlier this year for the second time following a live streaming incident in May 2024. In April 2024, his famous hit-and-run was captured live on the controversial streaming platform Kick by to the N3on streamer. who was in the passenger seat at the time. Shortly after the incident, N3on's stream was shut down, and authorities arrested Ginestri in May 2024. The arrest also included assault charges related to a February 2024 incident at the Steinway Deli in Long Island City, where he allegedly hit a man in the head. In March 2024, Ginestri paid $3,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to possession of a stolen motorcycle.