AgenciesFile photo: Brian Johnson aka the Liver King
Brian Johnson, the controversial fitness influencer known as the 鈥淟iver King,鈥 was arrested in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday evening after posting a series of bizarre videos targeting podcast host Joe Rogan. Johnson, 47, was charged with a misdemeanor for making a terroristic threat and booked into the Travis County Jail around 8:30 p.m., according to online records. The arrest came shortly after he uploaded a string of erratic clips to social media in which he referenced being arrested, going to prison, and even challenging Rogan to a fight. Wearing a tactical vest, hoodie, and sweatpants, Johnson appeared in one video pacing his living room, muttering about his fate while meditation music played in the background. He was seen attempting to pocket a utility knife鈥攕omething his cameraman advised against鈥攂efore two individuals entered the room to escort him out. Johnson pleaded for 鈥12 more minutes to s–t鈥 before being led away. In another clip, Johnson addressed a black ammo box labeled with 鈥淭he Joe Rogan Experience鈥 logo, telling those around him that if he was arrested, the box should be delivered to 鈥淭he Mothership,鈥 Rogan鈥檚 comedy club in Austin. The stunt escalated with a group prayer and a hug involving his family, all while sirens blared outside. The arrest’s connection to Joe Rogan remains unclear, and Rogan himself has not commented publicly. Notably, Rogan has never hosted Johnson on his podcast, but he has previously criticized Johnson鈥檚 alleged steroid use. In response, Johnson鈥攄ressed in a wolf pelt鈥攑osted multiple videos calling out Rogan, saying, 鈥淢an to man, I鈥檓 picking a fight with you,鈥 and declaring he was 鈥渨illing to die鈥 in the ring.Live Events Johnson鈥檚 larger-than-life persona was also spotlighted in the Netflix documentary Untold: The Liver King, which explored how he built his social media empire promoting raw organ meat diets and extreme fitness. While Johnson claimed his physique came from hard work and supplements, leaked emails revealed he was spending over $11,000 a month on steroids. He eventually admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. As of now, the Austin Police Department has not provided an official statement regarding the arrest.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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