Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Jake Paul

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Jake Paul.

Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor. He rose to fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube, where he became one of the platform's highest-paid creators. Paul co-founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion company, expanding his influence beyond content creation into the world of professional boxing.

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2019: Alleged incident with Justine Paradise at Team 10 House

In 2019, an alleged incident occurred at the Team 10 House involving Jake Paul and TikTok personality Justine Paradise, who later accused Paul of sexual assault in April 2021.

May 30, 2020: George Floyd protest involvement and looting accusations

On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at the George Floyd protests in Scottsdale, Arizona, where looting began. Paul was seen inside the mall, documenting the events, leading to criticism on social media. He was accused of looting, which he denied, claiming he was filming for a future video.

June 4, 2020: Charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly

On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly, both misdemeanor charges, for being present in the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall during the May 30th riot.

July 11, 2020: Large party during COVID-19 pandemic

On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul hosted a large party at his Calabasas home, violating COVID-19 pandemic safety guidelines. The event, attended by many without masks or social distancing, drew criticism from neighbors and city officials, including Calabasas mayor Alicia Weintraub, who condemned the disregard for public health measures. The city was considering penalties for Paul and the attendees.

August 5, 2020: FBI raid on Calabasas mansion

On August 5, 2020, Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion was raided by the FBI in connection with an ongoing investigation. The charges against Paul were dismissed without prejudice to allow a federal criminal investigation to be completed.

November 25, 2020: COVID-19 "hoax" statement

On November 25, 2020, in an interview with The Daily Beast, Jake Paul claimed COVID-19 was a "hoax" and that 98% of news about it was fake. He also incorrectly stated that the flu had killed as many people as COVID-19 in the United States during 2020. His statements drew condemnation from various individuals and media outlets.

April 9, 2021: Sexual assault accusation by Justine Paradise

On April 9, 2021, TikTok personality Justine Paradise released a video alleging that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without her consent during an incident at the Team 10 House in 2019. Paul denied the accusations.

April 22, 2021: Second accusation by Railey Lollie

On April 22, 2021, The New York Times published an article featuring a second accusation against Jake Paul by model and actress Railey Lollie, who alleged Paul groped her and called her "jailbait" when she was 17 and working for him.

March 2023: SEC charges for cryptocurrency promotion

In March 2023, Jake Paul was charged by the SEC for violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing he was sponsored. He settled the charges for over $400,000 without admitting or denying the claims.