Summary
- Popular YouTuber Corey Pritchett faces two counts of aggravated kidnapping and has fled the US.
- Pritchett posted a video mocking the charges while reportedly in Dubai.
- His potential return to the US and the case's outcome remain uncertain.
Popular YouTube content creator Corey Pritchett, known for his family vlogs, challenges, and pranks on his channels "CoreySSG" (4 million subscribers) and "CoreySSG Live" (over 1 million subscribers), is facing serious allegations. He's been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping following an incident on November 24, 2024, in southwest Houston. According to reports from ABC13, Pritchett allegedly threatened two women, ages 19 and 20, at gunpoint after a day of activities, driving them at high speed on I-10 and confiscating their phones. The women reported Pritchett expressed anxieties about being pursued and claimed to have been accused of arson. After stopping the vehicle, he allegedly allowed them to escape, leading them to walk over an hour before contacting authorities.
Corey Pritchett Flees the Country
Charged on December 26, 2024, Pritchett had already left the country. Authorities confirmed he flew to Doha, Qatar, on December 9th on a one-way ticket and is now believed to be in Dubai. He subsequently uploaded a video from Dubai mocking the warrants and his situation, claiming to be "on the run." This development follows another case involving YouTuber Johnny Somali, who faces potential new charges in South Korea.
The future of this case is uncertain, with Pritchett's intentions regarding a return to the US unknown. The incident draws parallels to the 2023 kidnapping of YouTuber YourFellowArab in Haiti, who was later released after a harrowing ordeal with a Haitian gang. The details of his experience highlight the dangers faced by some online personalities.
