A Philadelphia influencer has been handed her sentence for influencing crime! In September, local prosecutors charged Dayjia ‘Meatball’ Blackwell with criminal conspiracy, criminal mischief, riot, and disorderly conduct, per NBC Philadephia.
That came after police officers arrested her amid rioting and looting in the city on Sept 26. Now, nearly nine months later, her legal fate has been determined.
Here’s Why Dayjia ‘Meatball’ Blackwell Caught A Case
Dayjia was in the mix and live-streaming the criminal activities. One circulating clip showed her repeatedly saying, “Everybody must eat,” as a crowd broke into a local business in the background.
Ultimately, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office bagged her, claiming she incited multiple instances of property destruction, burglary, and theft. Prosecutors cited at least seven locations throughout the city impacted by Blackwell’s alleged influence.
“Blackwell is alleged to have used her social media platform to encourage people to engage in criminal activities at those locations, and is alleged to have engaged in criminal activities herself,” the DA’s office stated, per NBC.
At the time, even the city mayor, Jim Kenney, blamed Dayjia for the looting incidents. “[She was] live streaming the whole thing, wound up with 12,000 followers and created, basically incited the riot,” Kenney said.
What’s Next For Meatball?
For context, the rioting and looting occurred amid peaceful protesting against the outcome of a police shooting case. At the time, a judge dismissed all charges against Philadelphia officer Mark Dial. He was on trial for the death of Eddie Irizarry, 27, during a traffic stop.
Dial shot Eddie five times at close-range seconds after walking up to his rolled-up car window and later claimed self-defense. Prosecutors reinstated the charges in October, per NBC.
As for Dayjia Blackwell, she has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to her charges. Instead, Meatball will spend the next five years on probation. Additionally, she has to pay a $10,000 fine and serve 150 hours of community service.
Swipe below for a recap of the case, including what Meatball said following her arrest and clips of her posts during the Sept. 26 incident.
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