Corey Pritchett Jr. Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Kidnapping
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Corey Pritchett Jr., a Houston-based social media influencer, was arrested on Thursday and booked into the Harris County Jail after allegedly threatening to assault and kill two women.
Pritchett, 26, is facing two charges of aggravated kidnapping and is being held in the jail on a combined $200,000 bond, according to court records.
The Incident
The two women allegedly kidnapped by Pritchett told police they met him at a gym in southwest Houston hours before he offered to give them a ride home. During the drive that evening, they said they noticed a change in Pritchett’s behavior. He allegedly began driving in the opposite direction of the home, eventually speeding up to 100 miles per hour on Interstate 10, according to court records.
Pritchett allegedly pointed a gun at one woman when she began texting on her cell phone and insinuated in a phone call during the drive that he had the "perfect opportunity" to drive the women to a remote area where no one could hear or find them, according to court documents.
Fleeing the Country
In posts to TikTok and Instagram around the same time, Pritchett said that he was leaving the country to start a new life in Dubai. Authorities with the FBI confirmed that Pritchett flew to Doha Airport in Qatar with a one-way ticket, according to court documents.
Return to the U.S. and Arrest
It was not immediately clear Friday when or how Pritchett returned to the U.S. If he is released from jail on bond, he is required to surrender his passport and remain in the Greater Houston area, court records show.
Social Media and YouTube Channel
Pritchett has garnered a massive following on social media and a personal YouTube channel, which accumulated nearly 4 million subscribers. He had more than 1 million subscribers on another YouTube channel shared with his wife, and regularly touted his musical career on social media.
Court Appearance
Pritchett is set to appear in court on Tuesday.
FAQs
Q: What is the alleged crime committed by Corey Pritchett Jr.?
A: Aggravated kidnapping
Q: What is the current status of Corey Pritchett Jr.?
A: He is being held in the Harris County Jail on a combined $200,000 bond
Q: What is the nature of the social media presence of Corey Pritchett Jr.?
A: He has a massive following on social media and a personal YouTube channel with nearly 4 million subscribers.
