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LEGO Loot Dispute Lands YouTuber in Jail
1 Jun
Summary
- YouTuber arrested over a $200,000 LEGO collection dispute.
- Franchise location taken over by corporate headquarters.
- Legal battle involves a major retail chain and online investigator.
A high-stakes dispute over a $200,000 Star Wars LEGO collection has landed internet personality Ben Schneider, or 'Reckless Ben,' in jail. The conflict began in 2023 when an 83-year-old collector and his son consigned their extensive LEGO sets to a Bricks & Minifigs franchise in Oregon.
Corporate headquarters of Bricks & Minifigs repossessed the struggling franchise, changing locks and refusing to return the family's property. The company denies wrongdoing, claiming the consignment was unauthorized and suggesting the original owners may have mishandled the collection. The family has refused a partial return of bricks valued at a fraction of their worth.
In response, Schneider launched a viral campaign, posting confrontational videos and confronting new management. His actions, including serving legal papers at private residences, led to confrontations with local authorities in Utah. He now faces charges such as stalking and criminal trespass, though police deny targeting him.
Schneider claims to have fled to Mexico, while a GoFundMe for the family's legal costs has surpassed $10,000. The case remains unresolved, heading towards a courtroom showdown.
