WHAT THE HALES: Is YouTube Trying to Kill Richard Luthmann?

In this explosive segment of The Unknown Podcast (Episode 44), co-hosts Richard Luthmann and Michael Volpe expose the dark underbelly of YouTube's censorship, targeted harassment, and the disturbing power wielded by mega-influencers like Jeremy Hales. Titled “What The Hales,” this segment dives deep into the psychological warfare and legal landmines erupting around Hales’ online empire.

Richard Luthmann, a former attorney turned journalist, delivers a scathing indictment of YouTube’s double standards. After filing a formal complaint about a defamatory, AI-generated video made by Hales associate DJ Rattis, Luthmann was met with silence—and then banned from the platform. The video depicted Luthmann in a degrading fake interview, mocked his criminal history, and ridiculed his mental state—all in direct violation of YouTube’s Community Guidelines on bullying and harassment.

Worse, Luthmann says the video has driven him into depression and suicidal ideation. "If I’m found dead, I want the world to know Jeremy Hales, DJ Rattis, and Neal Mohan are responsible," Luthmann says on-air. He claims YouTube’s CEO Neal Mohan is turning a blind eye to the abuse, allowing creators to weaponize satire under the guise of “free expression” while punishing victims who speak out.

Volpe and Luthmann also dissect the frivolous lawsuits Hales has filed against critics, including a bizarre conspiracy case involving livestream appearances, podcast co-hosts, and social media posts. They detail how Hales uses legal threats, CPS complaints, and protective orders as tools to silence dissent.

This isn’t just internet drama. This is digital warfare with real-world consequences.

Should satire be a shield for abuse? Should YouTube be held accountable when creators incite mob harassment? And if Luthmann ends his life, will anyone answer for it?

Watch the full segment to hear the shocking truth. This is The Unknown Podcast. And this is What The Hales.