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YouTube star Jake Paul charged with criminal trespass, unlawful assembly in alleged Arizona mall looting - Fox News
Jun 04, 2020 1 min, 2 secs

YouTuber Jake Paul has been charged by police in Scottsdale, Ariz., after he was caught on camera allegedly looting from a mall over the weekend.

Police confirmed to Fox News on Thursday that Paul, 23, was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly, which are both misdemeanor charges.

The statement read, "Following the riots and looting that occurred on the evening of May 30th 2020 at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall, the Scottsdale Police Department received hundreds of tips and videos identifying social media influencer, Jake Joseph Paul (23), as a participant in the riot.

"Our investigation has revealed that Paul was present after the protest was declared an unlawful assembly and the rioters were ordered to leave the area by the police. Paul also unlawfully entered and remained inside of the mall when it was closed.  As a result, Paul has been charged with Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Assembly (both misdemeanor charges).

A rep for the star did not immediately return Fox News' request for comment but Paul reacted to the charges Thursday on Twitter.

Later videos emerged on Twitter showing Paul and his crew inside the Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale, Ariz., as it was being looted and vandalized.

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