Korean Special Forces YouTuber Charged with Assaulting Johnny Somali, Risks Jail Time

A YouTuber with a background in the Korean special forces has been referred to prosecutors following an incident of assault involving controversial streamer Johnny Somali.

Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has garnered significant attention in the online community, but not for positive reasons. His escapades across the globe, which have included disruptive behavior in Japan and Israel, escalated when he targeted South Korea. One of his most provocative actions was kissing the Statue of Peace, a significant monument honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japanese soldiers during World War II.

This prompted a strong reaction from the South Korean public, who were unwilling to let Somali go unchallenged. Dalgeun Yu, a YouTuber and former member of the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) and Navy SEAL, took decisive action in response.

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Johnny Somali ignited backlash for his actions at the Comfort Women statue.

South Korean SEAL Prosecuted for Assaulting Johnny Somali

In a video shared on his Instagram, Dalgeun Yu is seen delivering a powerful punch to Somali, an act that was witnessed by police and subsequently lauded by many online followers.

Reports suggest that Somali was the target of a “bounty” for information regarding his whereabouts, with about $770 being offered.

After the incident, the YouTuber expressed that he acted out of a sense of duty as a Korean citizen and called on his supporters to assist him with legal expenses. He stated, “I did what I had to do as a Korean citizen,” showcasing a sense of justification for his actions.

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However, Yu’s situation is progressing through the legal system. As per reports from Korea JoongAng Daily, he was officially handed over to the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office on November 28.

Meanwhile, Johnny Somali is not without his own legal troubles. He is currently facing charges for obstruction of business and is scheduled for trial in December. In addition to that, Somali is in hot water for a plethora of other allegations, which include violations of anti-terrorism laws, drug use, and producing deepfake content, as well as disseminating North Korean propaganda.

Legal expert Legal Mindset has indicated that more charges could come as early as December, suggesting that Somali may be looking at a lengthy prison sentence if convicted on multiple fronts.

Despite these formidable challenges, Ismael remains optimistic about his chances of returning to the United States without facing incarceration. However, given the growing list of allegations against him, this outcome appears increasingly uncertain.

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