Jacob eventually admitted to his crime, pleading guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
Jacob’s case is a reminder of the dangers of social media. In the age of the internet, it is all too easy to create a false narrative and deceive the public. This is especially true for YouTubers, who have a large and impressionable audience.
