PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Dayjia Blackwell, a 21-year-old influencer recognized by means of the alias "Meatball," won consideration after livestreaming a looting spree all over a flash mob robbery in Philadelphia on the night time of Tuesday, September 26.
She apparently actively inspired her 181,000 Instagram fans to take part as she ran via the streets alongside the looters. In response to the repercussions she faced, Blackwell's legal illustration strongly criticized the reactions.
'Meatball' Dayjia Blackwell's lawyer speaks out
Dayjia Blackwell's legal professional, Jessica Mann, took to Instagram on Friday, September 29, to write, "The rightful story should be one of Dayjia doing nothing more than capturing the raw reality of public outrage when she streamed the events that occurred on the night of September 26, 2023, in Philadelphia."
She added, Yet, the media turns out to have forgotten the underlying catalyst for her actions."
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"I feel sorry about it," said Blackwell to NBC on Thursday, September 28, after being hit with felony charges for the looting she filmed and cheered on. She added, "I just choose, you recognize, by no means loot once more, stay out of trouble, never cross to jail."
Internet wants 'Meatball' to face consequences despite regret
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Meanwhile, netizens believe that although Dayjia Blackwell has apologized, she should still face the consequences for her actions.
Political journalist, Brian Krassenstein, took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, "Clearly she has proven regret for her actions, but so too have many others who have achieved issues that hurt other people."
He added, "What needs to trade in society to prevent the events in Philly from continuing to occur across America? Is it a loss of parenting? Is it a lack of training? Is it a loss of opportunity? What are the underlying reasons?"
'Meatball' Dayjia Blackwell spoke to reporters in Philadelphia yesterday.
"I just desire, you know, by no means loot once more, keep out of trouble," she told them after the city's District Attorney charged her.
Clearly she has shown remorse for her actions, but so too have many… pic.twitter.com/W4qjuhqqXV
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 29, 2023
One user responded, "It’s all 3. But it’s also simply degradation of society usually. We are too used to seeing those looting videos every unmarried day. It’s nearly become normalized adore it’s a not unusual factor."
They continued, "She obviously wasn’t thinking in the second 'hmmm, this is extremely unsuitable' as a result of society informed her differently. Not to point out all these looters/shop lifters never face penalties."
Another wrote, "All of the above. Lack of parenting, loss of schooling, social media glorifying this, comfortable on crime blue states and towns It’s a recipe for crisis."
"I suppose she just wanted to turn into standard on social media and never realised what penalties her actions may have. Once charged, she confirmed remorse. So what in reality works, is the regulation. Stricter laws for such actions is the handiest thing that will deter others," expressed a user.
"Effective parenting and stringent prison penalties for the ones all for looting actions are crucial. The govt will have to also make efforts to locate and bring to justice those that managed to evade capture," added one more.
A person stated, "Yes, yes, and yes. I will be able to add yet another: now not sufficient punishment to make other folks think thrice about doing it in the first place. Full restitution, neighborhood provider, fines, and 6 months minimal. Twelve months probation after sentence," replying to Krassenstein.
It’s all 3. But it’s also just degradation of society in general. We are too used to seeing these looting videos every single day. It’s almost become normalized like it’s a common thing. She obviously wasn’t thinking in the moment “hmmm, this is extremely wrong” because society…
— Chuck𝕏 (@ChuckvtheWorld) September 29, 2023
All of the above.
Lack of parenting, lack of education, social media glorifying this, soft on crime blue states and cities
It’s a recipe for disaster
— colt (@gg_colt) September 29, 2023
I guess she just wanted to become popular on social media and never realised what consequences her actions could have. Once charged, she showed remorse. So what actually works, is the law. Stricter laws for such actions is the only thing that would deter others :(
— Yogi (@abhiyogi) September 29, 2023
Effective parenting and stringent legal penalties for those involved in looting activities are crucial. The government should also make efforts to locate and bring to justice those who managed to evade capture.
— Simon (@simon_aspireke) September 29, 2023
Yes, yes, and yes.
I will add one more: not enough punishment to make people think thrice about doing it in the first place.
Full restitution, community service, fines, and six months minimum. Twelve months probation after sentence.
— Chloë M. Smith PhD. (@ChloeMS) September 29, 2023This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.
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