Fake accident: YouTuber jailed: BBC News Review

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A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a YouTube video. Trevor Jacob, an experienced pilot and skydiver, jumped out of the plane while filming himself on a selfie stick. He'd pretended there were engine problems and later he tried to cover up the crash.
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