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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Nica Marie Virtudazo

Sources Claim Influencer Jack Doherty Acted in Self-Defence Amid a Florida Domestic Violence Arrest

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YouTuber Jack Doherty was arrested in Florida on a charge of domestic violence battery, with sources telling TMZ that his actions were done in self-defence (Credit: Instagram/Jack Doherty)

Twenty-two-year-old YouTuber and content creator Jack Doherty was arrested in Florida and booked on a charge of domestic violence battery. Jail records obtained by TMZ confirmed that the social media influencer was booked on Friday, 4 September 2026, in Broward County. Details of the incident remain unclear, according to the records. However, sources close to Doherty told TMZ that his actions were done in self-defence.

The news came after viral videos originally brought the creator widespread attention on social media. For context, Doherty first rose to fame in 2017 after videos of him flipping various objects went viral. He has since built a massive following across video platforms, amassing 15 million YouTube subscribers and more than 13 million followers between TikTok and Instagram.

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