TikToker Charles Smith is facing legal trouble.
Social media personality Wolfie Kahletti found himself facing both felony and misdemeanor accusations, approximately a month following his December 21st arrest. The allegations stem from an incident where he reportedly filmed himself applying bug spray onto produce within a Walmart store in Mesa, Arizona.
27-year-old Smith is accused of two felonies: one for burglary in the third degree and two for contaminating food or drink with harmful substances, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s office press release. Additionally, Smith was charged with one count each of endangerment and Criminal Damage as a result of the damaged goods he tainted, which amounted to $900 in losses and had to be discarded.
According to a press statement by the Mesa Police Department, around 8:30 p.m. on December 19th, Smith walked into a Walmart store with plans to record pranks for social media. However, instead of following through with his prank ideas, he picked up a can of Hot Shot Ultra Bed Bug and Flea Killer from the shelf without making a purchase.
Authorities stated that he proceeded to mist various goods such as vegetables, fruits, and cooked chickens with a pesticide, all up for sale. Smith recorded himself, the pesticide container, and the action of applying it. Later, he shared this footage on the internet.
As reported by the police, Smith voluntarily surrendered within a day and confessed to both the theft and the act of using bug spray.
TopMob News has attempted to contact Charles’ legal representative, however, we have yet to receive a response. As of now, Smith has not made any formal plea.
At that moment, Smith, known for regularly posting pranks and startling content online, gained widespread attention after he broadcasted a TikTok video (later removed) showcasing him inside a store. In this video, Smith captured himself performing the action of grabbing a can of pesticide and spraying it on different food products.
Following user criticisms about his action, the police reported that Charles went back to the shop to retrieve the contaminated food items.
In the press statement, the Mesa Police department strongly advised against sharing such content, emphasizing that incidents like these highlight the real risks associated with careless behavior presented as social media jokes.
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In 2023, it was Colleen Ballinger, not her YouTube character, who had to confront serious allegations. Known for her character Miranda Sings, Ballinger found herself embroiled in accusations of grooming and forming inappropriate relationships with underage fans.
In a now-deleted video titled “why I left the Colleen Ballinger fandom…”, YouTuber KodeeRants shared screenshots that appeared to be text conversations between Ballinger and her followers, suggesting the comedian was involved in exploitative relationships with minors.
NBC News reported an unverified group chat named “Colleeny’s Weenies”, where Ballinger allegedly asked fans about their favorite sexual positions during one conversation. However, NBC News could not confirm the authenticity of the screenshots.
A few days later, content creator Adam McIntyre, who initially managed a fan account for Miranda Sings at age 10, posted videos on his YouTube channel accusing Ballinger of emotionally grooming her fans.
Ballinger has not directly responded to these claims or TopMob News’ request for comment. However, she addressed the accusations in a 10-minute ukulele song on her personal YouTube account. In this video, she compared the allegations to a “toxic gossip train” heading towards “manipulation station”, with the rest of the internet “tying me to the tracks and harassing me for my past.”
In July, all remaining dates of her Miranda Sings tour were canceled. Since then, she has not posted on social media.
The controversy started when the author of “Girl, Wash Your Face” made a post about her house cleaner, which led to her home becoming increasingly messy. In a resurfaced clip from the original post by Angie Treasure, Hollis referred to an April 2021 livestream where she discussed a woman who “cleans the toilets.” Someone commented that Hollis was privileged and she responded by acknowledging her privilege but also her hard work in affording twice-weekly cleaning services. The commenter then called her unrelatable, to which Hollis responded by stating that icons and historical figures like Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Marie Curie, and Oprah Winfrey were “all unrelatable AF.”
However, it’s important to note that selling millions of copies of books does not make her an abolitionist like Harriet Tubman. A few days later, Hollis issued an Instagram apology, expressing regret for mentioning prominent women, including several women of color, whose struggles and achievements she cannot possibly understand. She also acknowledged disregarding the hard work of those who do not have financial security due to systemic racism and bias. The “Girl, Stop Apologizing” author added that the best thing for her to do now is to be quiet and listen.
In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing line and original blogger shared with her Instagram followers that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and planned to quarantine at her Manhattan apartment with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme. However, eight days later, her entire household – including their nanny – moved to the Hamptons. To put it mildly, this wasn’t a great impression she made. The comments on her Instagram page grew more intense as she bragged about going outdoors for “fresh air” instead of practicing social distancing.
When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.
Later, she published a detailed apology, acknowledging various issues – their nanny was infected with the virus, they had arranged for doormen to clear their building lobby, avoided gas stations, and had groceries delivered; their Hamptons residence was situated on a secluded street. However, the impact of her actions lingered.
Nordstrom, who previously stocked Charnas’ line, decided not to renew the contract that ended in 2019. In response, Charnas, who welcomed her third child, Navy, in 2021, shifted towards a direct-to-consumer relaunch, stating “I desired more control,” and is now resuming posts about her preferred Shopbop picks and collaborations with A Pea in the Pod.
On The Glossy Podcast, she admitted, “People expected me to be more mindful of global events, and I should have been.
In 2020, fashion blogger Emily Gellis Lande publicly criticized registered dietitian and wellness advocate, Zuckerbrot, on social media. Through a series of posts, Gellis Lande shared unverified stories from dieters who claimed they had spent large sums of money following Zuckerbrot’s F-Factor Diet and experienced adverse effects such as rashes, cramps, signs of metal poisoning, and even a miscarriage. These allegations garnered attention from The New York Times, which published an article about the controversy.
In response to these claims, Zuckerbrot, represented by lawyer Lanny Davis (former White House special counsel for President Bill Clinton), denied any wrongdoing and dismissed suggestions that her diet plan led to disordered eating. She stated that out of over 176,000 sales of her snack bars and powders, she had only received 50 health complaints. Zuckerbrot also released a Certificate of Analysis to dispute concerns about the presence of heavy metals in her products and appeared on Today to further defend her diet program.
Zuckerbrot has since taken legal action against Gellis Lande, accusing her of launching a smear campaign intended to harm her brand. Both lawsuits are currently pending, with Gellis Lande denying the accusations. According to The New York Times, Zuckerbrot expressed displeasure at the situation, stating that in her view, Gellis Lande believes her lifestyle is harmful and gives people anorexia. “But she’s a fashion blogger,” Zuckerbrot reportedly commented.
2020 saw a significant racial awakening across much of the world, but it was Jessica Mulroney who received a jarring wake-up call. In a lengthy Instagram video, lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter detailed their strained relationship with Mulroney, which began when Mulroney took offense to Exeter’s request that her followers use their influence to support and combat racial injustice against the Black community.
According to Exeter, Mulroney responded “very problematically,” allegedly speaking negatively about Exeter to other brands and even sending a threatening message. Although Mulroney issued an apology in the comments of Exeter’s video, she later sent a direct message that Exeter shared, stating, “Liable [sic] suit. Good luck.”
Though Mulroney apologized publicly and expressed her intentions to amplify Black voices by handing over her social media account to them, CTV decided to cancel her reality show, I Do, Redo.
In response to the controversy surrounding his wife, Jessica, Ben Mulroney stepped down from his co-host role on CTV’s eTalk, expressing hope that a new host who is Black, Indigenous, or of color could use this platform to inspire, lead, and effect change. However, despite the public fallout, Mulroney managed to hold onto her high-profile friendship with Meghan Markle, writing in a now-deleted post, “Meghan and I are family. She is the kindest friend.
Famous for blockbuster films like “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Dollar TRUCK!” and being dismissed from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark, the Vine star turned YouTube personality ascended to higher platforms in 2020.
On August 5, federal agents executed a search warrant at Paul’s Calabasas, California home, confirming it was linked to an incident on May 30 at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall. During a live broadcast from a Black Lives Matter protest that concluded at the city’s Fashion Square Mall, Paul illegally entered and stayed inside the shopping center after police ordered evacuation, according to authorities. (Paul defended himself on Twitter, stating that while he was recording the protest, “neither I nor anyone in our group was engaged in any looting or vandalism.”)
Speculation about the reason for the FBI raid intensified as his YouTube following grew, with footage from a local ABC station showing multiple firearms being taken into a police vehicle. Paul later deleted an August 12 video where he claimed the search was “entirely related to the Arizona looting situation” and that it involved allegations unrelated to him or his character. (Rumors about other reasons were deemed absurd by him.)
Although no charges were filed, Paul’s attorney told TopMob News in a statement that they would collaborate with the investigation.
Over a year since my reconciliation with beauty vlogging legend Tati Westbrook, it seems our shared love for cosmetics has led us down separate paths once more. In August 2020, I subtly criticized certain celebrities entering the makeup game, implying that Alicia Keys, who is known for her natural look, shouldn’t be venturing into skincare. Realizing my mistake, I acknowledged that I’m not the gatekeeper of beauty products.
However, barely two weeks later, I found myself in another predicament when I took aim at Lauren Conrad’s new beauty line. In a series of Instagram stories, I ridiculed her and showed my 22 million followers the empty packaging I received from this new makeup brand. The irony being, of course, that someone like Lauren shouldn’t be dabbling in cosmetics.
Fortunately for Lauren, she took it all in stride, humorously admitting her error on Instagram. She even went as far as to blame the “woman who put together the gifts” (read: the expert winged-eyeliner artist herself) for accidentally including an empty bag of samples with the rest. In her own words, “When beauty products arrived and it was time to fill all the makeup bags, she (again, me) accidentally included the bag full of empties with the others and it was sent out.”
Thankfully, Lauren didn’t shed a single mascara tear over my blunder. She let go of the employee responsible and we later apologized privately, acknowledging that it was all a misunderstanding. Still, it’s clear I stepped on some toes with those videos. Despite our conversation, I can’t help but feel that deep down, I know what I did.
As a lifestyle expert looking back on a challenging moment, I remember when The Stauffer Life vlogger and YouTuber began a video in May 2020 by confessing that it was one of the hardest public decisions they’ve ever had to make. It quickly became clear that this wasn’t about sharing their newborn nighttime routine or daily diet; instead, they were revealing a heart-wrenching story – they had placed their then-4-year-old adopted son Huxley, whom they welcomed into their family in 2017 from China, with his new permanent family due to the struggles they faced managing his autism.
The response from their nearly one million subscribers was overwhelming, with many expressing outrage. The debate centered around whether the couple, parents of four other children, were either naive or had capitalized on Huxley’s condition for clicks and donations only to abandon him when caring for him became too difficult. Consequently, they lost followers and brand collaborators such as Fabletics, Suave, and Danimals terminated their partnerships. Even Ohio’s Delaware County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an investigation into Huxley’s well-being by TopMob News.
Authorities eventually closed the case “without any charges” in late June, but Myka’s brand remains dormant to this day. Since then, she has not posted on YouTube or Instagram, issuing a lengthy statement expressing remorse for being so naive during the adoption process and clarifying that they were not under investigation.
The journey turned out to be more than just a scenic road trip when Hall and his TikTok companion announced their cross-country drive in May 2020. Instead of receiving travel advice, they faced criticism for disregarding stay-at-home recommendations. When Hall defended their actions by stating that they were avoiding contact while driving across the country, the backlash grew deeper. Five days later, they found themselves in trouble with the law during a stop in Lee County, Texas, where both Hall and Hossler were charged – Hall for possession of marijuana, and Hossler for controlled substances. After posting bail the following day, they did not respond to requests for comment from TopMob News at that time. In a June essay for People magazine, Hall admitted he had begun working on his sobriety: “Although I’ve made mistakes in the past, I am learning and growing… and I will make you proud. I promise.
As a follower who values creativity but also respects boundaries, I’d like to share an experience that wasn’t amusing at all. In October 2019, YouTube personalities known as the Stokes Twins decided to pull a prank, dressing up in black and pretending they had robbed a bank. They hailed an Uber as their supposed getaway car while filming the event. The unsuspecting Uber driver, not in on the joke, refused to leave and a bystander called the police.
The Irvine police arrived, pointing guns at the Uber driver, who was later released after authorities determined he wasn’t involved. The police then warned the Stokes brothers about the dangers of their prank. Four hours later, they repeated the stunt on the University of California, Irvine campus, leading to their arrest.
If convicted on false imprisonment and swatting charges, they could have faced up to four years in prison. The Orange County D.A., Todd Spitzer, expressed his disapproval, stating that these pranks could have resulted in serious injury or even death. In a 2020 news release, their lawyer declared their innocence. However, they pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation.
As the revered figure known as the “King of YouTube” due to my extensive videos garnering me an impressive 34 million followers, I found my rule abruptly ending in June 2020 following a controversial tweet I later deleted. The tweet expressed my discontent towards the beauty community, specifically targeting individuals I perceived as attention-seeking, manipulative, self-centered, and narcissistic. I singled out James Charles, labeling him a young, power-hungry individual in need of a lesson in humility.
My audience was less than impressed with my remarks, especially considering those who reside in the glossy world of beauty should refrain from casting stones. In quick succession, I posted a 20-minute video titled “Taking Accountability,” expressing remorse for my past actions and admitting, “I have done many things that I deeply regret.” This included using blackface, making racist remarks and jokes about pedophilia, posting a video sexualizing an 11-year-old Willow Smith, and other behaviors harmful to others and contributing to the problem.
I acknowledged that I deserved punishment for my actions, as YouTube subsequently suspended my ability to monetize my three accounts. I returned to content creation in 2021, expressing gratitude for the cancellation, stating “I’m so thankful that I was canceled, because it truly transformed my life.
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