Health influencer and alleged fraudster “Liver King” was arrested in Texas on Tuesday — simply days after posting a collection of weird social media movies, one wherein he challenged in style podcaster Joe Rogan to struggle.
Brian Johnson, 47, recognized throughout social media because the “Liver King,” faces a misdemeanor cost of constructing a terroristic risk and was booked into the Travis County Jail in Austin at 8:31 p.m., on-line information present.
Johnson, who gained his following by selling his barbarian-like eating regimen, was confirmed because the suspect who was nabbed in Texas, based on KXAN, citing sources.
Additional particulars of his arrest are usually not recognized.
The Publish has reached out to the Austin Police Division for remark.
Johnson, sporting a burgundy hoody, sweatpants and an old-fashioned tactical vest, is captured in handcuffs and positioned behind a patrol automotive in entrance of what seems to be a lodge as his spouse Bozena “Barbara” Johnson seems on, footage posted to the influencer’s Instagram web page confirmed.
Minutes earlier than his arrest, Johnson is seen frantically pacing round the lounge with meditation music taking part in, speaking about going to “jail,” being “arrested,” and “preventing” Rogan.
Johnson’s cameraman — who’s advised by the health influencer to maintain filming — shares that he’s coping with the cops and advises “Liver King” to not take a knife with him as he tries to place a utility knife in his pocket. He then continues to name out Rogan to struggle him.
Two folks then enter the room and inform the “Liver King” that it’s time to go after they look like summoned inside by the cameraman to “make their presence recognized.”
He then goes on a rant to them about not being allowed sufficient time to “sh-t,” pleading with them for 12 extra minutes.
In one other steady video, Johnson is seen slipping on espresso whereas nonetheless calling out Rogan, with a field bearing the “Joe Rogan Expertise” emblem on the desk.
He tells everybody within the room, “If I’m arrested,” that the container with Rogan’s podcast emblem goes to the “Mothership,” Rogan’s Austin comedy membership whereas holding a black ammo can.
Johnson then instructs the cameraman — whom he calls Justin — to make sure the video is uploaded to the web earlier than calling his two sons into the room, the place they talk about a “free wifi password” they seem to assert jokingly is “f–ok Joe Rogan.”
The “Liver King” then calls his household over for a gaggle hug and prayer, moments after emergency sirens could be heard within the background.
It’s unclear who the social media influencer allegedly made threats in opposition to or if the UFC commentator was the explanation Johnson was arrested.
Nonetheless, the influencer did go on an unhinged rant in opposition to Rogan on Monday, the place he challenged him to an “honorable” struggle.
“Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out, my title’s Liver King. Man to man, I’m choosing a struggle with you,” he stated, sporting a wolf pelt.
“I’ve no coaching in Jiu-jitsu, you’re a black belt, you must dismantle me. However I’m choosing a struggle with you. Your guidelines, I’ll come to you, everytime you’re prepared.”
In a video posted a day earlier than his arrest, he once more challenged the podcaster to struggle him “man to man” and that he has his “household to struggle for.”
“You by no means come throughout one thing like this, keen to die, hoping that you simply’ll choke me out as a result of that’s a dream come true,” Johnson stated in his rant.
Rogan has by no means hosted the “Liver King” on his podcast, however has mentioned Johnson’s steroid use on his podcast.
The podcaster moved to Austin in 2020 after leaving California through the pandemic and lives in a large $14.4 million house, based on Realtor.
Johnson claims his eating regimen consisted of animal liver, testicles, and fertilized rooster eggs, and outrageous exercise routines.
He claimed he earned his Greek God-like physique by following this insane eating regimen and an intense train routine with only a few supplemental tablets.
Nonetheless, it was revealed he misled the general public after leaked emails confirmed he was spending $11,000 a month on steroids to attain his physique.
He later admitted he had experimented with testosterone and human development hormone (HGH).
Johnson was featured within the Netflix documentary “Untold: The Liver King” about how he created his social media and complement empire.
