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Social Media Influencer Charged with Kidnapping, Impersonating Police Officer
Justin Simmons faces serious charges after livestreaming a prank that involved detaining a minor and impersonating a police officer near Great American Ballpark.
- At 150 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, court documents say Justin Simmons, social media influencer, faces charges of kidnapping and impersonating a police officer after detaining a minor.
- Simmons says he was livestreaming when the episode occurred and described it as a social-media prank, writing on Facebook it was 'all over a joke' and vowing to fight the charges.
- Court documents say the minor was in great distress and the detention terrorized him, causing him great fear.
- Simmons was arraigned on Thursday, and his grand jury hearing is set for Oct. 27.
- Known online as `Bankie Luchiano` and `Bankroll`, Justin Simmons' video tied to the incident is no longer viewable on Simmons' accounts.
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Court docs: Influencer charged with kidnapping, impersonating police officer after social media 'prank'
Court documents indicate that a social media influencer is facing charges after impersonating a police officer and detaining a minor outside of Great American Ballpark.
·Cincinnati, United States
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