YouTuber Christine Weston Chandler better known as Chris Chan is out from jail on bond and the release news has raked in an influx of social media reactions. The vlogger who is known for creating the webcomic Sonichu went to prison in August 2021 in an incident that shocked the entire internet. However, the ‘CwcvilleGuardian’ is now out on bail and the news has gone viral.
Chris Chan’s arrest came after being charged for felony incest in 2021. Shocking revelations emerged that the 41-year-old Youtuber allegedly had sexual relations with their 79-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia. Following the arrest, Chris Chan had been imprisoned in the Central Virginia Regional Jail until now as the jail’s records say that the YouTuber is ‘out of custody’.Â
They released Chris Chan lmao pic.twitter.com/14P6IhAnOq
— Kaguya’s Top Gal (@hayasaka_aryan) March 27, 2023
Exploring why Chris Chan was arrested on felony incest charges and released on bail
In August 2021, Chris Chandler was under arrest after reportedly engaging in sexual activity with their own mother, Barbara Chandler. The complaint came from people who had seen disturbing images and videos allegedly depicting the activity.
The arrest and subsequent charges sent shockwaves through the online community. Many expressed shock and disgust at the allegations, while others pointed to the potential role of mental illness or other underlying factors in Chris Chan’s alleged behavior.
Since then, the YouTuber has been held in custody and has appeared in court several times. Now, Chris Chan is reportedly out of jail on bond after being bailed out by an individual named Samson Jekyll.
Social media reactions to the YouTuber’s release from jail on bond
Chris Chan’s arrest for felony incest led to a significant amount of backlash. Social media users called for a ban on the internet personality from various online platforms.
The fact that the YouTuber is out and about on bail has shocked the general public and they have voiced out their concerns on Twitter. The news has reignited discussion about mental health, consent, and the responsibilities of internet celebrities.Â
CHRIS CHAN??? OUT OF JAIL??? TODAY???? HUH???
— *dan howell sent a snap* (@gleestuck) March 27, 2023
I was not ready for these news pic.twitter.com/WyEU4btluL
— Geno Samuel (@genosamuelgeno) March 27, 2023
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Chris chan going back home: pic.twitter.com/EJzAtKsItI
— realistic charles brown (@thefunnyperson6) March 27, 2023
Chris Chan AKA CwcvilleGuardian’s previous controversies
Chris Chan first gained attention on the internet in the early 2000s for Sonichu, which featured a mix of Sonic the Hedgehog and Pikachu. However, the internet personality gained more traction for their controversial behavior than their work.
Back then, Chan was a frequent target of online trolls, and they eventually began to engage with these individuals in an attempt to win them over. However, this only worsened the situation, and the infamous YouTuber became notorious for their bizarre behavior online.
One of the most infamous incidents involving them occurred in 2011, when they allegedly pepper-sprayed a GameStop employee. More recently, Chris Chan’s series of controversies were related to their sexuality and gender identity.
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