MESA, AZ – A social media influencer was sentenced to a year in prison for a stunt that involved spraying bug killer on food at a local Walmart. Charles Smith, 28, known online as Wolffi Party, apologized in court, claiming the act was intended as a prank. However, the judge deemed the actions dangerous and unacceptable.
Smith’s video, filmed last December, showed him stealing a can of bug spray and applying it to fruits, vegetables, and rotisserie chickens, causing nearly $1,000 in damages. His actions, which posed a risk to public health, led to his arrest and subsequent guilty plea to poisoning charges.
The influencer’s antics have not been limited to this incident. Smith has built a reputation for creating controversial content, including locking people inside a Goodwill, throwing food at mall-goers, and even hurling a dead bird at fast-food employees. His social media accounts reportedly generated up to $10,000 monthly from these videos.
Court documents revealed Smith also faced charges related to theft and vandalism at various locations, including a Mesa laundromat where he allegedly put raw meat and eggs into a customer’s laundry machine.
Defense attorneys argued Smith has acknowledged his mistakes and is committed to changing his behavior. “What he did was not funny,” said his lawyer, emphasizing Smith’s desire to leave behind his social media antics.
Smith himself admitted the intoxicating nature of online attention had influenced his behavior. “Social media has definitely taken over my brain,” he confessed, acknowledging the addictive nature of likes and views.
Media literacy expert Julie Smith explained that the pursuit of online engagement often leads individuals to post increasingly shocking content. “Our behavior is shaped by rewards,” she noted, referring to the financial and social incentives that drove Smith’s actions.
In addition to the prison sentence, Smith will serve three years of supervised probation. The judge also imposed restrictions on his computer use and mandated mental health screenings. Damaged businesses are entitled to seek restitution.
Smith is prohibited from returning to any Walmart or Bosa Donuts as part of his sentence, reflecting the severity of his actions and the court’s stance on public safety.
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Author: John Nightbridge
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