{"id":2047826,"date":"2023-09-28T11:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T15:14:03","slug":"social-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Social media influencer arrested for livestreaming Philadelphia looting, faces 6 felony charges."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsocial-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2047826&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Social Media Influencer\u200c Arrested and Charged with Felonies After Cheering on Looters in Philadelphia<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a shocking\u2064 turn of events, a social media\u2062 influencer known \u200das &#8220;Meatball&#8221; found herself on \u200bthe wrong\u2064 side of the law\u2063 after \u200clivestreaming and seemingly \u2064encouraging looters during the ransacking of Philadelphia stores. The 21-year-old influencer, Dayjia\u2063 Blackwell, was arrested and hit with six felony charges, along\u200c with two misdemeanors. Her mugshot captured her tearful\u200b state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The charges against Blackwell \u2064include burglary, criminal trespassing,\u2062 conspiracy, criminal mischief, riot with the intent to commit a felony, and criminal use of a communication facility.\u200c The misdemeanors were for\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soros-backed-philadelphia-da-considered-helping-non-citizens-accused-of-rape-murder-avoid-deportation-records-show\/\" title=\"Soros-Backed Philadelphia DA Considered Helping Non-Citizens Accused Of Rape, Murder Avoid Deportation, Records Show\">receiving stolen property<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-influencer-who-livestreamed-philadelphia-looting-arrested-charged-with-6-felonies\/\" title=\"Social media influencer arrested for livestreaming Philadelphia looting, faces 6 felony charges.\">hazardous conditions\/physically offensive behavior<\/a>. Blackwell&#8217;s bail was set at $25,000, which she managed to \u2063post on Thursday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During her livestream, Blackwell openly challenged the police, daring them to arrest her. \u200cShe defiantly declared, &#8220;Tell the police they&#8217;re either gonna lock me up tonight,\u2063 or it&#8217;s gonna get lit, it&#8217;s gonna be a movie.&#8221; She also expressed her \u200bfrustration with the lack of justice in the city, stating, &#8220;This\u200b is \u2062what happens when we don&#8217;t get justice in this city.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u2062 livestream captured Blackwell shouting, &#8220;Everybody must \u200deat!&#8221; as looters raided a liquor store. The \u2063chaotic scenes of looting\u2063 and\u2062 destruction spread across social media, causing outrage and concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Philadelphia continues\u2064 to be in absolute chaos. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hgMphlu8c9\">pic.twitter.com\/hgMphlu8c9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Catch Up (@CatchUpFeed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CatchUpFeed\/status\/1706866005308481589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blackwell, who boasts \u200ca significant following on Instagram and TikTok, as well as an OnlyFans account, was apprehended \u200dby the police after they tracked her movements through social media. She was found at seven different\u2064 locations in the city on the night of \u200bthe looting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1695926598117000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2JMKlkoIbMtWiT_W63aMnH\">CLICK HERE TO GET \u2062THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford explained that social media played a \u200ccrucial role in identifying the individuals involved in the looting. He stated, \u200d&#8221;We\u2064 were able to link some things on social media. We had a group that was making their way through the city. Quite naturally, you have followers who are\u200c going to see this\u2063 and start to come out, and \u2064think they have an opportunity to\u2063 get something.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The looting \u200bspree in Philadelphia occurred shortly\u2062 after \u200cmurder charges against former police officer Mark Dial were dropped. Dial \u2063had been charged in the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop. Judge Wendy Pew \u200bdismissed \u200ball charges, including murder, determining that the shooting was justified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commissioner \u200cStanford emphasized that the \u200clooters were \u2062not connected to the earlier protests and referred to them \u2062as\u200d &#8220;criminal opportunists.&#8221; He stated, &#8220;These \u2063were not protesters, these were criminals.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blackwell&#8217;s Instagram post asking her followers, &#8220;What are we doing tonight\u2063 behind this injustice?&#8221; further \u2062fueled the \u2063controversy surrounding her\u2062 involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Videos of the\u2062 looting showed a\u2064 significant police \u2064presence outside a Lulumelon store as individuals fled with stolen clothing. Several \u2064looters were\u200d detained by the police. Over\u200b 100 juveniles\u200c and young adults were reportedly\u2064 involved in\u200c the looting.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a>: \u2064Large Crowds of people have\u200b started Riot and Loot multiple stores as Citywide Rapid Response has been Activated<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Philadelphia?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Philadelphia<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PA?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PA<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Police have activated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/looters-ransack-philadelphia-stores-after-police-officers-charges-dismissed-in-fatal-shooting\/\" title=\"Philly stores looted as cop's charges dropped in fatal shooting.\">citywide rapid response<\/a> following large crowds of people gathering\u2063 and rioting, and engaging\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ronKIax9rO\">pic.twitter.com\/ronKIax9rO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rawsalerts\/status\/1706840403717017608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September \u206427, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What lessons can we learn from \u200cthe chaos \u2062in Philadelphia, fueled in part by Blackwell&#8217;s livestream\u2064 and encouragement, about the dangers\u2063 of unchecked online influence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \/p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u200b arrest of Dayjia Blackwell serves as a stark reminder of the power and influence that\u2063 social media can wield, for both good and bad. With\u2063 her substantial following on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, Blackwell had the ability to reach \u2064a wide audience and shape their opinions and \u200bactions.\u2063 Unfortunately, in this case, she chose to use that influence to incite and support illegal activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is concerning to see how easily individuals can be swayed by influential figures on social media. The\u200c chaos in Philadelphia, fueled in part by Blackwell&#8217;s livestream and encouragement, is a prime example of the harm that can come from unchecked online influence. The scene of looters raiding stores, captured and shared online,\u2063 not only highlights the extent of the \u2062damage caused but also\u2063 the dangerous potential of social media to amplify and perpetuate\u200b criminal behavior. It is a stark reminder\u200c that the power of \u2064words and actions, even in the virtual world, carries real-world consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, Blackwell&#8217;s arrest raises important\u200b questions about the responsibility of social media platforms. While they offer a platform for free expression, they must also balance the need to prevent the spread of harmful content and the incitement of illegal activities. The role \u2062of these platforms in monitoring and moderating content becomes crucial in situations like this. Social media companies must continue to invest in effective measures to identify and address harmful content,\u2063 particularly \u200dthat which may be inciting violence and \u200bcriminal behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is also worth considering the impact of online influence on the impressionable\u200c minds of young people. \u200cBlackwell&#8217;s actions and subsequent legal troubles serve as a cautionary tale for those who admire and follow \u200bsocial media influencers without critically evaluating their words and actions. This incident should encourage individuals\u2064 to be more discerning in choosing who to follow and emulate on social media, reminding them of the importance of responsible and ethical behavior both online and offline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, the arrest and charges against Dayjia\u200b Blackwell, a social media influencer who encouraged\u2062 and supported looters in \u2062Philadelphia, shed light on the potential dangers of unchecked online influence. The power \u200cof social media to shape opinions and incite actions is evident, as is the need for responsible behavior both from \u200dinfluencers \u2062and from social\u200b media platforms \u200cthemselves. This incident should serve as a wake-up call for individuals to be more critical in their consumption of content and for companies to continue developing effective ways to address harmful content and \u2063prevent the spread\u2063 of illegal activities. As society grapples with the impact of social media, it is crucial that\u2062 we\u2064 navigate\u200d these digital spaces with caution, ethics, and a commitment\u200c to upholding the law.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A social media influencer, known as &#8220;Meatball,&#8221; was arrested and charged with six felonies after livestreaming herself cheering on looters during the Philadelphia store ransacking. Dayjia Blackwell, her real name, was apprehended while broadcasting the looting, where numerous stores were vandalized and robbed by predominantly teenage groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2047827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2047826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2047826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2047826"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2047826\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2047827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2047826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2047826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2047826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}