SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Social media influencer and YouTuber Jake Paul has been charged by police in Scottsdale after allegedly participating in weekend looting and riots.
Police said Thursday that 23-year-old Jake Joseph Paul was identified as being present among hundreds of tips and videos sent to officials.
He reportedly unlawfully entered and remained inside Scottsdale Fashion Square mall when it was closed.
Protesters vandalize Apple store in Scottsdale.
Paul has been charged with criminal trespassing and unlawful assembly, both misdemeanor charges.
After the weekend looting incident, Paul also tweeted: “To be absolutely clear, neither I nor anyone in our group was engaged in any looting or vandalism.”
Scottsdale police have arrested numerous people and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property after the weekend incident. »