Cody 'WhistlinDiesel' Detwiler, a popular YouTuber, is facing more than just internet fame these days. The YouTube personality is now locked in a legal standoff with the State of Tennessee, accused of tax evasion. Following a second arrest, Detwiler says the conflict is far from over.
S. from an international trip. The incident involved '25+ police officers and agents' and was tied to a three-year investigation involving two vehicles he registered in Montana.
According to Detwiler, both vehicles were later destroyed in unrelated incidents across state lines. He alleges that the government never provided notice of the issue, nor did it allow him to simply pay the taxes. Those allegations are strikingly similar to the ones he made against the state after his first arrest.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has confirmed Detwiler was indicted on charges of tax evasion and filing a false sales tax return. He was reportedly released after posting a $25,000 bond, spending less than an hour in custody following the second arrest. Now the real question is, what happens from here?
Detwiler says the situation is 'about to escalate a whole lot more,' signaling that further public statements or legal action may follow. The YouTube personality has already had to go to court over a gag order demanded by the prosecution and later softened by the judge in the case. As we pointed out last time, it's likely that a lot more will come out in the near future.
We'll update you as it does.
This latest arrest highlights the complexities of tax law enforcement, particularly when it comes to high-profile individuals with significant online followings. The fact that Detwiler was taken into custody at the airport suggests a level of urgency and seriousness from the authorities.
