Posted on 12/22/2025 9:34:54 AM PST by xxqqzz
Erik Conover racked up nearly three million YouTube subscribers by showcasing mansions, posting fancy travel vlogs, and sharing “lifestyle content” on how to survive in expensive places like New York City. But his next home will not be so luxurious: state prison.
That’s where Conover is headed for four to 10 years, after he pleaded guilty on Friday to two felony charges, first-degree assault and reckless conduct. His plea was made after he led New Hampshire cops on an eight mile chase in March, at one plowing into an officer who tried to arrest him and then starting a second 28-mile chase before he was finally apprehended.
WMUR 9, a local ABC affiliate, reported the officer Conover hit “rolled onto the hood and was carried and thrown 40 feet” during the wild incident.
The 36-year-old YouTuber and his legal team argued he acted especially erratic because he was dealing with a mental health crisis at the time.
“I was suffering from a mental health incident, acute bipolar manic episode, that contributed to my actions and decision making on that day,” Conover said in court on Friday.
Officer Cameron Emmett told the court he is still suffering lingering health issues from when Conover rammed into him with his Jeep.
“I stand here today not because I want revenge, but because I want accountability,” Emmett said. “I want the court to understand the harm done was not temporary and not minor.”
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Conover was traveling at an estimated 55-60 MPH in a 35 MPH zone when officers tried to pull him over, according to prosecutors. The prosecution also pushed back on Conover’s mental health claims, after he was heard discussing using mental health as a defense during a prison phone call with his family earlier in the year.
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There seems to be an unusually high number of “mental health incidents” with these criminals nowadays...
No criminal wants accountability. Bad childhood, evil drugs, demon rum, stress, Temporary mental illness (please don’t send me to prison).
Well free room and board.
“I was suffering from a mental health incident, acute bipolar manic episode, that contributed to my actions and decision making on that day,”
There’s a luxury condo awaiting him at the state pen: multiple bedrooms, baths, gymnasium, a gourmet dining facility, doorman, concierge, and free parking. Not sure about the neighborhood, though, and the resale value sucks. Oh, and no key.
Erik will be popular with the prison bubba’s too.
You have to wonder how many of these “incidents” are contrived as a defense. The cure is still the same. Get them off the streets in case it “accidentally” happens again.
That was very impressive. I wonder what day the cleaning lady comes in?
“”””That’s where Conover is headed for four to 10 years, after he pleaded guilty””””
From what I have observed those criminals who try to outrun the cops get light sentences considering the danger they present to other drivers or pedestrians.
“””No criminal wants accountability. Bad childhood, evil drugs, demon rum, stress, Temporary mental illness (please don’t send me to prison).””””
Yup. And some other excuses to avoid prison include:
1. My grandmother is ill.
2. I have a job interview next week.
3. Give me a second chance and I won’t violate probation this time.
4. I have to raise my children (that they have not seen in years)
5. All of my prior convictions were when I was young and immature. (now they are old and still immature)
6. I have doctors appointment next week.
And his net worth will now be reduced to that of a pack of Marlboros.
His YouTube channel actually is pretty amazing. https://www.youtube.com/@erikvanconover
There are many talented people who have mental problems and some of them end up in prison because of their bad behavior. Hopefully he will get the help he needs in prison.
If he had donated more $$$ to democRATS, he might have just received probation.
He struck and injured a police officer with his vehicle, it was more than just a vehicle pursuit. I think that action is what got him his prison sentence. He tried to throw himself on the mercy of the court by pleading guilty, but using the mentally ill excuse, but they were wise to him.
Dealing with a mental health crisis at the time.
Lawyer advice in advance just in case something goes down.
#7 and my aspiring rapper career is just starting to take off.
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