Johnny Somali’s Legal Troubles Escalate: Fifth Charge Leaked!

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According to a legal expert, controversial streamer Johnny Somali may face significantly harsher penalties beyond a simple reprimand for the offenses he admitted guilt to in South Korea.

For several months, Johnny Somali gained widespread attention in South Korea due to his live, real-life broadcasts. However, instead of entertaining the locals, he caused distress by performing inappropriate dances near the Statue of Peace, a monument honoring victims of sexual slavery during World War II.

In his live shows, Ramsey Khalid Ismael (also known as Somali) frequently found himself in disputes over accusations such as airing North Korean propaganda, generating AI deepfakes of the streamer BongBong, breaching railroad regulations, and making threats of a sexual nature towards female streamers.

To date, he has admitted guilt for obstructing business activities due to his disruption at a 7-Eleven, along with two charges under the Minor Crimes Act for harassing bus travelers by showing a dead fish and performing a dance called “twerking” on a subway train.

Additionally, he is charged with another offense related to Business Impediment, which might lead to a sentence of up to ten years imprisonment and a financial penalty exceeding ten thousand U.S. dollars.

Despite Somali appearing unconcerned about a harsh penalty, evident in his tardy, hungover court appearance while sporting a MAGA hat, Kim Ju-hyeong, a seasoned lawyer at Majung Law Firm, remains skeptical that he’ll escape jail time altogether.

Johnny Somali could be forced to do jail time before leaving South Korea

To the Korea Herald, Kim clarified that while it appears Somali may face deportation, his immediate fate could involve serving a term in a local prison, contingent upon the sentence he is given.

If a foreigner commits a crime that leads to a fine exceeding $2,058 (3 million won), they must depart the country, either by choice or compulsion. Given the numerous charges against Ismael and the severity of his crimes, it’s highly unlikely he will receive a reduced penalty.

If he receives a prison sentence, he’ll first have to complete his term in prison before being transferred to an immigration detention facility.

As a concerned citizen, I’d say that individuals who break our laws by staying in the country unlawfully after being ordered to leave or be deported, usually face a ban from re-entering for a specific duration, which is determined by the type and gravity of their transgressions.

Johnny Somali is looking at even more charges

Apart from the second allegation of Business Obstruction, during one of Somali’s intoxicated live broadcasts, he disclosed a document verifying that he is under investigation for a sexual offense in a different jurisdiction.

According to Legal Mindset on YouTube, the document showed that the police had forwarded the case to the prosecutor’s office for further action.

(Segment begins at 15:40)

I’ve learned directly that within the Eastern district, there’s an unannounced fifth charge that the prosecutors are keeping under wraps.” (as a gamer)

Since Somali admitted guilt for the previous offenses, his status as a convicted individual becomes established. As a consequence, the deepfake charges might lead to a substantial prison sentence, as suggested by Legal Mindset.

Simultaneously, Somali stated that he attempted to file charges against the streamer, BongBong, when she posted a deepfake video showing her kissing Johnny.

“If I’m going down, you’re going down, b*tch!” he exclaimed.

Let me clarify this for Johnny Somali. Since BongBong responded to the deepfake video you shared, are you implying that SHE is equally responsible as YOU? I see your point, but doesn’t that also mean you share equal responsibility since you claimed the video was genuine and shared it with thousands of people?

— johnnysosmally (@johnnysosmally) March 9, 2025

It seems there might be additional trials concerning the new accusation and potential subsequent charges, making it improbable for Ismael to depart from South Korea in the near future.

A significant number of people in the nation are wishing that this instance establishes a pattern for harassing livestreamers, and they expect serious repercussions for such misconduct.

Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women’s University, expressed hope that a just and final decision will be reached to ensure similar incidents don’t occur in the nation again.

“A strong punishment must be imposed to set an example.”

In a remarkable turn of events, I’ve found myself inspired by individuals who’ve seized control of their circumstances. For instance, a retired South Korean Navy SEAL took matters into his own hands and dealt with a Somali individual, following an intriguing video that went viral.

Somali is set to be back in court on April 9.

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2025-03-11 23:19