Charges Dropped Against Influencer Brian “Liver King” Johnson
Brian “Liver King” Johnson, the controversial influencer, has had his charges dismissed related to alleged terroristic threats against Joe Rogan. However, he’s already taken to social media to express his desire to fight the popular podcaster.
The 48-year-old YouTuber was taken into custody in June after he visited Rogan’s hometown, Austin, Texas, posting a concerning video where he brandished what looked like two guns, stating his intention to confront Rogan.
Mr. Johnson, who previously misled people about his steroid-enhanced physique, claiming it resulted from a diet that consisted of raw organs and testicles, faced a misdemeanor charge because of this incident.
He subsequently was released on a $20,000 bail, along with the requirement to wear an ankle monitor. Yet, the charges were quietly dropped on November 12, as confirmed by reports; this followed his completion of a series of “counseling classes.”
Just weeks later, Johnson has started mocking Rogan online, criticizing him for his behavior during their initial confrontation.
“Those weren’t threats; they were challenges,” Johnson asserted in a recent video aimed at Rogan, who is a trained fighter and a commentator for the UFC. “No running away forever, Joe. You’ll have to respond at some point.”
This remark echoes the very threats that led to his prior legal troubles. Johnson had originally declared, “Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out. My name is Liver King, and I want to fight you one-on-one,” in a June video.
He added, “I may not be trained in jiu-jitsu, and you’re a black belt, but I promise I’ll give you a fight. Your rules, whenever you’re ready.”
It’s still unclear why Johnson specifically chose Rogan as his target. Although he hasn’t been a guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” he has appeared several times to discuss performance-enhancing drugs.
In 2022, he was compelled to admit that steroids were responsible for his muscular physique, a departure from his previous claims that his body was shaped by a diet of raw meat, animal testicles, liver, and fertilized chicken eggs.
