Liver King Arrested for Threatening Joe Rogan on Social Media
Fitness influencer Brian Johnson, known as 'Liver King,' was arrested in Texas for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan via Instagram.
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Overview
- Brian Johnson, also known as 'Liver King,' was arrested in Texas for threatening Joe Rogan on social media.
- The arrest occurred after Johnson posted videos on Instagram making terroristic threats.
- Joe Rogan reported the posts as threatening, despite never having interacted with Johnson before.
- Johnson faces a class B misdemeanor charge for making terroristic threats against Rogan.
- The Austin Police Department issued an arrest warrant leading to Johnson's apprehension in Austin.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the incident as a serious legal matter, emphasizing the arrest of the influencer for making threats. They convey a sense of concern regarding online behavior and its consequences, while maintaining a neutral tone. Implicitly, they highlight the intersection of social media influence and accountability.
"The arrest marks another dramatic turn for the influencer, who faced major backlash in December 2022 after admitting he had lied to his followers about steroid use."
ABC News"The Austin Police Department said in a statement that they arrested Brian Johnson after learning that he was traveling to Austin, where Rogan lives, and threatening the highly influential podcaster in a series of videos he posted to Instagram."
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Brian Johnson, known as 'Liver King,' is a 47-year-old fitness influencer recognized for his social media presence promoting a primal lifestyle and fitness regime.
Liver King was arrested for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan on Instagram, including videos where he challenged Rogan to a fight and made threatening statements.
Brian Johnson faces a Class B misdemeanor charge for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan.
Joe Rogan and Liver King had never met or interacted directly before; Rogan had publicly criticized Liver King for allegedly being dishonest about steroid use, contributing to a tense online history.
Austin Police Department was notified about Liver King's threatening Instagram posts against Joe Rogan, obtained an arrest warrant, and arrested Johnson at a hotel in Austin without incident.
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