YouTuber to Plead Guilty for Crashing Plane Intentionally, Obstructing Investigation

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YouTuber to Plead Guilty for Crashing Plane Intentionally, Obstructing Investigation

Trevor Jacob, a YouTuber who intentionally crashed a plane for views, will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by tampering with the crash site, according to US prosecutors. In a plea agreement, Jacob admitted to filming the plane crash as part of a product sponsorship deal.

He could face up to 20 years in prison for the felony count of destruction and concealment with intent to obstruct a federal investigation. The crash video on YouTube garnered over 2.9 million views, raising suspicions among viewers.

What do you think about the ethical implications of individuals engaging in dangerous stunts for the sake of online content?

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