Summary
- Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett, facing two counts of aggravated kidnapping, has fled the US for Dubai.
- Pritchett posted a video from Dubai mocking the charges and his fugitive status.
- His potential return to the US and the case's outcome remain uncertain.
YouTube personality Corey Pritchett is facing serious accusations: two counts of aggravated kidnapping. Following the filing of these charges, Pritchett reportedly left the country, a move that has shocked his substantial online fanbase.
Pritchett, a US-based content creator, gained popularity through family vlogs, challenges, and pranks since launching his YouTube career in 2016. While not a top-tier YouTuber, his channels, "CoreySSG" (approximately 4 million subscribers) and "CoreySSG Live" (over 1 million subscribers), have garnered significant viewership. One video, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," boasts over 12 million views.
The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston, Texas. According to ABC13, Pritchett allegedly met two women (ages 19 and 20) at a gym. After a day of activities including ATV riding and bowling, Pritchett allegedly threatened them at gunpoint, speeding on I-10 while confiscating their phones and threatening to kill them. The women reported Pritchett expressed anxiety about being pursued and mentioned accusations of arson.
Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video
After stopping his vehicle, Pritchett reportedly allowed the women to escape. Charged on December 26, 2024, with two counts of aggravated kidnapping, Pritchett had already fled to Doha, Qatar on December 9th on a one-way ticket, and is now believed to be in Dubai. From there, he released a video taunting authorities and joking about being "on the run." This contrasts with the serious situation faced by another online personality, Johnny Somali, who faces potential jail time in South Korea (though unrelated).
The future of this case is uncertain. Whether Pritchett will return to the US to face the charges remains unknown. The incident highlights the risks faced by online personalities, recalling the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was eventually released after a harrowing ordeal with a Haitian gang.
