Twitch streamer and rapper Aspen Kartier, whose real name is Aspen Easterling, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a disturbing video involving her dog spread widely online. The 19-year-old was taken into custody on Friday night and booked into the DeKalb County Jail, according to the Brookhaven Police Department. Authorities say they received several complaints after the video, which appeared to show Aspen handling her puppy roughly during a livestream, began circulating across social media platforms. The clip quickly sparked outrage among viewers and animal welfare advocates, leading to calls for immediate action.
Following the public response, police launched an investigation and gathered enough evidence to obtain both a search warrant for Aspen’s residence and an arrest warrant. Officers reportedly arrested her around 9:30 p.m. during the operation. The case also drew attention from Twitch, which banned Aspen from the platform until late March as the investigation continues. Despite the backlash and legal trouble, Aspen has denied the allegations, insisting that her dog was never harmed and is in good condition.
