It finally happened: Johnny Somali, controversial Kick streamer, is getting charged for his obnoxious and hurtful behavior in Japan. As the situation unfolds, he could very well face trial.
Don't get me wrong, Johnny has already gotten a bit of what's coming to him for harassing people in Japan, either by getting a stern talking to or actually getting beat up (and, of course, violence is not the answer – still couldn't feign sympathy for him if my life depended on it).
Johnny Somali (civil name Ismael Ramzi Khalid) has been in his fair share of controversies. He's a real life streamer on Kick these days, sharing his day-to-day life in Japan where his favorite pastime activity seems to be harassing people minding their own business, trespassing and causing other disturbances.
Johnny Somali Is Getting Charged With "Obstruction Of Business"
According to the Japanese news outlet Sankei, Somali has been charged "with obstruction of business for causing a nuisance at a restaurant in Minami, Osaka." That happened a while back, on September 12 to be exact. And, obviously, he streamed all of it.
In the US, obstruction of business is a misdemeanor. But here's what the Japanese Penal Code states:
Article 233 of Penal Code stipulates that a person who damages the credit or obstructs the business of another by spreading false rumors or by the use of fraudulent means shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 3 years or a fine of not more than 500,000 yen.
Same thing goes for obstructing a business by forcible means. If that includes blasting loud music in the middle of the night and interfering with the work of a waiter at the restaurant remains to be seen. He's been charged either way and we'll make sure to keep you updated on the matter!