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Business Insider

A controversial American live-streamer is facing criminal charges in Japan after causing a scene in a restaurant, with prosecutors demanding he pay a fine.
Ismael Ramsey Khalid, known better by his alias Johnny Somali, appeared at Osaka District Court on Tuesday, The Japan Times reported, where he was accused of loudly playing music in a restaurant and bothering other customers while streaming on Kick.
Prosecutors accused him of obstructing the business of the restaurant, and that he did so for attention, according to the outlet. They also told the court there was “no room for leniency.”
In response, Khalid, who is 24, expressed regret when a one-minute clip of his video played in the court.
“I am sorry,” he said, per The Japan times. “I promise I will never take videos again.”
He denied playing the music on purpose, saying his phone blasted it by automatically.
US influencer’s arrest in Japan shows lengths people go to be ‘famous’
Prosecutors asked for his punishment to be a 200,000 yen fine (US$1,400), and the trial was concluded, per The Japan times.
“I’m embarrassed. I apologise to everyone I’ve caused trouble,” Khalid said in his final statement, according to Sankei News. “I will no longer broadcast videos. I want to return to my home country and continue my studies, and be a role model.”
Khalid has now been arrested in Japan twice. He broke into a construction site in August and was followed by local police, Dexerto reported. He then reportedly yelled “Fukushima” at workers. He was arrested on September 21 while streaming – the clip is still available to view on his Kick account. He was charged with trespassing, but the charges were dropped.
This is not the first time an influencer has caused a nuisance in Japan. In October, YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou was criticised for filming himself riding on Japan’s public transport system without paying.
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US live-streamer Johnny Somali faces criminal charges in Japan for playing loud music at Osaka restaurant

US live-streamer Johnny Somali. Photo: Instagram/johnnysomali

US influencer Johnny Somali’s arrest in Japan shows lengths people go to be ‘famous’

US live-streamer Johnny Somali was recently arrested in Japan over a series of online stunts. Photo: Twitter @g_menguts_ch

Johnny Somali was arrested after allegedly breaking into a construction site in Osaka. Photo: X/@AsianDawn4

Johnny Somali has been charged in Japan over a series of provocative stunts that has triggered public outrage. Photo: X @g_menguts_ch

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Prosecutors accused him of obstructing the business of the restaurant, and demanded he pay a US$1,400 fine
The influencer apologised over the incident, saying ‘I promise I will never take videos again’


Prosecutors accused him of obstructing the business of the restaurant, and demanded he pay a US$1,400 fine.


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US live-streamer Johnny Somali faces criminal charges in Japan for playing loud music at Osaka restaurant

Prosecutors accused him of obstructing the business of the restaurant, and demanded he pay a US$1,400 fine The influencer apologised over the incident, saying ‘I promise I will never take videos again’

Prosecutors accused him of obstructing the business of the restaurant, and demanded he pay a US$1,400 fine

The influencer apologised over the incident, saying ‘I promise I will never take videos again’