When is Johnny Somali's trial? YouTuber Legal Mindset claims a court date has been set before Christmas

Johnny Somali has been making headlines for his alleged bad behavior in South Korea. He was even detained in November after being indicted on charges of obstructing business. YouTuber Legal Mindset has now claimed that Somali's trial is scheduled to begin on December 20, 2024 (Seoul time).

Somali has faced significant backlash for his actions in South Korea, including allegedly disrespecting a war memorial and causing disturbances in public places. On November 12, 2024, local news outlets reported that the Kick streamer was handed over to the prosecution after being indicted for obstructing a place of business.

Since then, additional allegations have surfaced, including violating anti-terrorism laws in South Korea after a clip of Somali playing North Korean music surfaced online.

It remains unclear whether the December 20 trial will address charges beyond the obstruction of business, but Legal Mindset claims authorities are preparing more charges against Johnny Somali.

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Legal Mindset says Johnny Somali's trial on December 20 cannot be livestreamed

According to Legal Mindset, Johnny Somali's trial, set for December 20, 2024, could last for weeks. The initial charge stems from an incident at a Seoul supermarket, where clips show Somali cursing at customers, drinking in public, and throwing cooked noodles after being told to calm down by an elderly employee.

In his video about the trial, Legal Mindset noted that while there is significant interest in Somali's case, both locally and internationally, the court proceedings cannot be filmed.

However, the YouTuber plans to attend the trial and provide updates on social media to keep his followers informed:

"There is no recording allowed in the courtroom so we will not be able to record inside of the courtroom. However, we will be able to make some videos and possibly record outside of the courthouse. And also I'll be able to live tweet."

Legal Mindset also mentioned that the trial could take weeks, with the first day reserved for opening remarks and a chance for Johnny Somali to plead guilty. If found guilty, the sentencing phase could take an additional couple of weeks, meaning the court proceedings might last for months.