The charges could lead to up to 20 years imprisonment.
Jacob, a pilot and skydiver, said he will plead guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation. Those charges could lead to up to 20 years imprisonment.
As part of his plea agreement, he confessed that he “planned to eject from his aircraft during the flight and video himself parachuting to the ground and his airplane as it descended and crashed,” according to the release.The video, which has garnered more than 3.3 million views, is still available on YouTube and shows the influencer swearing as he pretends the aircraft’s engine has failed.
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