Brian Johnson, famously known as “Liver King,” found himself in legal hot water on Tuesday evening when he was apprehended at a downtown Austin hotel. The influencer allegedly made the trip to confront podcaster and UFC commentator Joe Rogan, with reports suggesting he may have intended to issue threats.
The 47-year-old, who has gained notoriety for his controversial promotion of consuming copious amounts of raw meat and organs, is now facing a Class B misdemeanor charge for making a terroristic threat under Texas law. This charge could result in as much as six months behind bars and a fine of up to $2,000.
His arrest reportedly stems from a series of strange and aggressive Instagram videos released on June 23, one of which features him directly challenging Rogan to a physical showdown.
“Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out; my name’s Liver King. Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you. I have no training in Jiu-jitsu, you’re a black belt, you should dismantle me. But I’m picking a fight with you. Your rules, I’ll come to you, whenever you’re ready,” he declared, as reported by KXAN.
In a display of erratic bravado, Johnson documented his journey through the streets of Austin, proclaiming he was “in kind of a fight mode” while capturing the experience on camera.
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BREAKING: Brian “The Liver King” Johnson has been arrested in Austin, Texas.
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The Daily Mail reported:
Speaking from his hotel room in Austin, where Rogan resides in a $14.4 million mansion, Johnson recorded an erratic video in the shower, claiming he had a confrontation with police over his threats.
“I challenge you today, Joe Rogan,” he stated. “I’m here at the Four Seasons in Austin; I’m in the shower… I hadn’t slept the day before; I was up for about 40 hours.”
Johnson embarked on a convoluted rant about his run-in with law enforcement, hopping between topics with little coherence. “The police are coming or something’s happening… I’ve not threatened to kill anybody. Did somebody say that I was going to kill somebody?” he questioned.
“I am going to. I’ve picked a fight. Who have I picked a fight with? Joe Rogan… Why? Out of principle. Family.”
“I’m challenging you, just as a man. I don’t want to kill you. Why would I want to kill you? You have a family. I wouldn’t want to take you away from your family.
“I wouldn’t want that to happen, so I hope that none of this is perceived as a threat. F**k you, Joe Rogan, you guys can call all the cops.”
