Vitalty trapped behind bars in Philippines for 3 years in shared cell with no AC

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It is said that the banned Twitch streamer Vitaly is expected to spend several years in a Philippine prison before standing trial, due to his actions within the country.

On the 3rd of April, Russian streaming personality Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was taken into custody following a string of contentious live streams that seemed to involve him annoying residents, stealing items, making inappropriate advances towards a security officer, and attempting to take control of a firearm.

Vitaly is currently being held by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, where he was publicly displayed for media cameras, as officials emphasized their stance against unwanted waterways within the nation.

As a gamer, I can tell you, the warning was crystal clear – the justice system in the Philippines isn’t something to take lightly. Far from a cozy gaming getaway, their jails are no place for jest.

Vitaly won’t be expelled from the Philippines; instead, he’ll address his three charges – one of which is an attempt at theft – inside the country.

— TopMob (@TopMob) April 7, 2025

Vitaly in “jail hell” awaiting trial after nusiance streams

Based on insights from YouTuber Legal Mindset, the court system in the Philippines is currently overwhelmed, resulting in a wait of approximately 2-3 years for Vitaly’s trial to begin.

Additionally, he’ll find himself housed in a communal cell with numerous fellow inmates, without the luxury of air conditioning and enduring average temperatures of 97 degrees.

Plus, he’ll be eating the same cheap food, costing $1.20 for three meals a day.

In this situation, it’s possible that the authorities could be applying a unique set of legal rules, as suggested by a Philippine-based attorney.

Generally, it requires evidence of malicious intent for a conviction, but under this unique legal code, simply committing the action is sufficient ground for trial. In other words, the prosecution will not be required to demonstrate the perpetrator’s intention.

Based on the trial’s outcome, there may be additional prison time added to what he already faces while awaiting his sentence.

The authorities have clearly shown their intention to use Vitaly as a cautionary example. At the press conference, they clarified that he would neither be expelled nor given any preferential treatment.

As a dedicated citizen, I personally stand responsible before the law of our nation. This demonstrates our commitment and seriousness within our homeland.

Johnny Somali, a well-known streamer, is currently standing trial in South Korea, facing numerous charges that could potentially result in his imprisonment for up to ten years if convicted.

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2025-04-09 22:19