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YouTuber Alex Choi Arrested for Dangerous Fireworks Stunt

Alex Choi, a YouTuber with nearly one million subscribers, was arrested in Los Angeles, California, for directing a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini. The dangerous stunt led to Choi being charged with 'causing the placement of an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft,' for which he could face up to 10 years in federal prison. The illegal fireworks were purchased in Nevada, and Choi is scheduled for arraignment in the coming weeks.
Alex Choi, a YouTuber with nearly one million subscribers, was arrested in Los Angeles, California, for allegedly directing a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini.

The stunt took place on a dry California lakebed last summer and led to Choi being charged with 'causing the placement of an explosive or incendiary device on an aircraft.' If convicted, Choi faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

The 24-year-old allegedly coordinated the shoot, which he featured in a now-removed YouTube video titled 'Destroying a Lamborghini with Fireworks.' Prosecutors noted that the helicopter was flown without necessary permits, and the fireworks were believed to be purchased in Nevada, where they are legal, unlike in California.

Choi is scheduled for arraignment in a Los Angeles court in the upcoming weeks.
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