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'Reckless Ben' Speaks: The Truth Behind YouTuber's Bizarre Lego Arrest

2026-06-05 News & Politics
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A viral dispute over a missing $200,000 Star Wars Lego collection has led to criminal charges and a massive social media uproar. YouTuber Benjamin Schneider, known online as "Reckless Ben," was arrested in American Fork, Utah, after multiple reported confrontations with a franchise executive while attempting to serve legal papers. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with the independent filmmaker and content creator to get his side of the story, including the recent leak of unredacted police bodycam footage, and the legal battle ahead. Stop guessing - start making perfect food every time. Use code SIDEBAR for 40% off - https://chefiq.com/discount/SIDEBAR Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ #Legostarwars #Bodycam #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@kaleighcakes 2026-06-05

The whole American Fork police department needs to be investigated. This is far from being over

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@just_brittny 2026-06-05

The fact that this has gotten so big, and these officers are being so openly corrupt over LEGOS!

1.3k 51 replies
@JohanVenter 2026-06-05

The BIGGER issue here is actually the American Fork police department.

1.3k 41 replies
@rotbot4u 2026-06-05

The false allegations of threats of death should be taken extremely seriously, the CEO deserves jail time

1.2k 23 replies
@chrisb8154 2026-06-05

Pretty clear this young man has nothing to hide and his opponents have a whole bunch.

876 30 replies
@Peakmidwesting 2026-06-05

The Mormon didn't like unsolicited visitors. Imagine that.

513 16 replies
@KajutaRCbuilds 2026-06-06

Ben literally got two birds with one stone. A corrupt company and a corrupt PD.

454 11 replies
@DavidStad 2026-06-05

If anyones being stalked and harrased, its Ben, by the whole police department.

386 3 replies
@fern7407 2026-06-06

The guy refusing to be served and the cops saying “okay that’s your right” then arresting Ben sends meeeeeee

237 1 replies
@LawAndCrime 2026-06-05

Stop guessing - start making perfect food every time. Use code SIDEBAR for 40% off - https://chefiq.com/discount/SIDEBAR

29 16 replies

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