A case of “not so lucky” on YouTube
October 20, 2008
I’ve recently posted about the wonders of YouTube, but today, while scanning CNN’s website, I was shocked to see one of the top stories being about a biker being jailed for his YouTube video..
It happened in Oxfordshire, England, where 28 year old Sandor Ferenci let it slip about the videos when he was asked by police about a speeding incident. Ferenci mentioned his videos showcasing wheelies, wheelspins, skidding, and driving upwards of 130mph. Then the police went on YouTube.
The downfall happened after police found the videos and he was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail for dangerous driving.
What could have been a private video made between friends, turned out to be something much, much more. Whether he uploaded the video to show off his stunts or just show off, he’s paying the price for the wonders of the Internet, and the accessibility of YouTube.
This type of occurrence could be avoided through a variety of ways. Sure, he could have skipped uploading the videos, or just skipped the risky tricks in the first place, but more than anything, he could have kept quiet. A case of self incrimination? I think so. While he’s paying for his mistake, this case could end up on an episode of the world’s dumbest criminals… which I bet you could find some videos for on YouTube.
