YouTuber Donut Operator pays Korean Navy SEAL’s $7K fine for attacking Johnny Somali

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Previously serving as a law enforcement official and popular YouTube personality, Donut Operator assisted in covering the $7,000 fine imposed on a Korean Navy SEAL who assaulted Johnny Somali.

In the year 2024, online personality known as Johnny Somali, whose real identity is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, stirred up a storm of controversy during his visit to South Korea.

As a gamer, I found myself caught up in a storm of criticism when I thought it was a good idea to livestream my impromptu dance routine near the Statue of Peace, a poignant reminder of the victims of sexual slavery during World War II. The backlash didn’t stop there – I also faced charges for disrupting a 7-Eleven store, an incident that, after pleading guilty in court, has left a lingering stain on my reputation.

wording 1: A popular streamer attracted the notice of South Korean viewers who started streaming-sniping him, among them YouTuber Dalgeun Yu, a retired member of the Underwater Demolition Team/SEAL force. In October, he encountered an individual from Somalia and knocked him out before law enforcement arrested him.

wording 2: The viral broadcasts caught the interest of Korean citizens who began to stream-snipe him, including YouTuber Dalgeun Yu, a former UDT/SEAL soldier. In October, he came across an individual from Somalia and knocked him out before being taken into custody by police.

wording 3: His viral broadcasts drew the attention of South Korean citizens who started streaming-sniping him, including YouTuber Dalgeun Yu, a former UDT/SEAL team member. In October, he met an individual from Somalia and KO’d him before being detained by police.

wording 4: The viral streams captured the attention of Korean viewers who started streaming-sniping him, including YouTuber Dalgeun Yu, a former UDT/SEAL operative. In October, he encountered an individual from Somalia and knocked him out before being arrested by police.

As a dedicated fan, I must share that a SEAL was faced with a significant financial penalty for his actions, reaching up to 10 million won, which is approximately $7,000 USD. Feeling compassionate, a creative individual from the USA stepped forward to assist him in meeting these costs after making an emotional appeal to viewers.

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Korean Navy SEAL crowdfunds fine for KOing Johnny Somali

Immediately following TopMob’s tweet regarding the fine, Cody ‘Donut Operator’ Garrett expressed his intention to cover the amount on his behalf.

On April 30, he tweeted a PayPal screenshot showing that he had sent Dalgeun $4,000.

Y’all thought I was joking

— Donut Operator 🍩 (@DonutOperator) April 30, 2025

He mentioned that since he had already gathered 3k through crowdfunding, the remaining funds, amounting to 1k, were now in the hands of his supporters (or backers), thereby confirming that the Korean had received the full amount.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been diving deep into the world of Somalia’s current affairs through my favorite YouTuber, Legal Mindset. After his insightful interview with the former SEAL, he shared some enlightening thoughts that caught my attention in response to a significant donation.

Dalguen expresses heartfelt gratitude for your backing, as well as that of the international community, in countering Somali’s bothersome live-stream activities.

— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) April 30, 2025

Dalguen expresses heartfelt gratitude for your backing, as well as that of the international community, in their efforts to counteract Somali’s bothersome live-streaming activities,” translates to a more natural and easier to read language.

Johnny Somali threatens legal action against Korean Navy SEAL

In conversation with TopMob, Somali mentioned that he filed a complaint against Dalgeun and publicly criticized him in a sequence of posts on X.

According to him, this individual, who seemed fearful, made his comments away from the cameras. He said, “I have no intention of fighting you; there won’t be any fight,” but then unexpectedly struck him from behind, apparently seeking attention or recognition.

It’s alarming to see individuals who glorify aggravated assault and attempted murder, not as a tribute to their country but as a means to gather donations, subscribers, or social influence. This behavior underscores the unsettling nature of some people’s minds.

— Rabbi Somali 🇮🇱 (@SomaliSThompson) April 30, 2025

In a continued outburst, Ismael criticized the donors, implying they were celebrating severe violence and an attempt on someone’s life.

It’s never acceptable to react to someone being annoying or saying something disliked by stalking them, making violent threats, and carrying out those threats. This behavior led to criminal charges against him, and he will face additional penalties as a result.” Somali emphasized.

While Dalgeun may have been able to pay off his fine, his legal issues are not over.

Upcoming legal challenges await Somali, as he prepares for another court appearance concerning accusations that he produced Deep Fakes featuring the popular Korean streamer BongBong.

I’m 3 steps ahead.

— Rabbi Somali 🇮🇱 (@SomaliSThompson) April 30, 2025

As a gamer, I’d like to share some news with you all. You know, the ongoing case about the inappropriate text-to-speech incident during my stream at Lotte World, well, it’s been resolved. The South Korean prosecutors have decided to drop the child welfare charges against me.

He strongly criticized the situation as utterly unreasonable and incredibly negligent, stating that baseless allegations ignited due to a charitable donation made through a text-to-speech feature during a live broadcast.

In simpler terms, the next court appearance for Ismael has been scheduled for May 16th, 2025. During his last hearing, he arrived late, seemed intoxicated, and was repeatedly asked to remove his ‘Make America Great Again’ cap.

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2025-04-30 18:49