Summary
- Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett faces two counts of aggravated kidnapping and has left the US.
- Pritchett, now reportedly in Dubai, posted a video downplaying the charges and his flight.
- His potential return to the US and the case's outcome are currently unknown.
YouTube personality Corey Pritchett is facing serious allegations. He's been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping and reportedly fled the country shortly after the charges were filed, leaving many fans shocked.
Pritchett, a US-based content creator, gained popularity through family vlogs, challenges, and pranks since launching his YouTube career in 2016. His channels, "CoreySSG" (approximately 4 million subscribers) and "CoreySSG Live" (over 1 million subscribers), have a substantial following. One video, "LET’S HAVE A BABY PRANK," boasts over 12 million views.
The alleged kidnapping incident occurred on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to ABC13, Pritchett allegedly threatened two women, aged 19 and 20, at gunpoint after a day of activities. He reportedly drove them at high speed on I-10, confiscated their phones, and threatened to kill them, expressing anxieties about someone targeting him and mentioning prior accusations of arson.
Pritchett's Flight and Mocking Video
After stopping the vehicle, Pritchett allegedly allowed the women to escape. They walked for over an hour before contacting authorities. Charged on December 26, 2024, Pritchett had already left the country. Authorities confirmed his December 9th departure to Doha, Qatar, on a one-way ticket, and he's now believed to be in Dubai, where he posted a video mocking the warrants and his situation. This contrasts with the case of another former streamer, Johnny Somali, who faces potential charges in South Korea, though unrelated.
The future of this case is uncertain. Whether Pritchett will return to face US authorities remains to be seen. The incident recalls the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was eventually released and later shared his experience.
