JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong posts bail after arrest for loitering at former business partner's house.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Quiroz-Gutierrez, Marco 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the arrest of Ben "BitBoy" Armstrong, a crypto influencer, after he live-streamed an attempt to confront his former business partner, Carlos Diaz, at Diaz's home. Armstrong was charged with "loitering/prowling" and "simple assault by placing another in fear," and was released on bail after spending eight hours in jail. Following his ousting from BitBoy Crypto in August, Armstrong acknowledged personal mistakes, including an affair, which affected his public image. His arrest and the circumstances surrounding it sparked reactions on social media, with some commentators interpreting it as indicative of the current state of the cryptocurrency market. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172369149
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