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What happened after Liver King was arrested for threatening Joe Rogan?

What happened?

Charged

Brian Johnson, known as 'Liver King,' was arrested on June 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and charged with a Class B misdemeanor for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan. He was released on a $20,000 bond, and the Austin Police Department stated the investigation was ongoing, with no public follow-up on specific court outcomes beyond the initial charge.

6 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Aug 14, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: Reddit; youtube.com; youtube.com

Timeline

  1. Brian Johnson gained widespread recognition for promoting an 'ancestral lifestyle' and a raw meat diet, but later faced controversy when leaked emails revealed his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

  2. Brian Johnson was arrested by the Austin Police Department outside an upscale hotel in downtown Austin, Texas, for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan.

  3. Johnson was charged with a Class B misdemeanor for terroristic threat, and his bond was set at $20,000.

  4. Multiple reports surfaced detailing the arrest of Brian Johnson, with the Austin Police Department confirming an ongoing investigation.

  5. The terroristic threat charges against Brian 'Liver King' Johnson are officially dropped.

  6. The Netflix film 'Untold: The Liver King' documented Brian Johnson's downfall.

What people are asking

Who is Liver King's wife?

Brian Johnson's wife was present during his arrest in Austin, Texas. Her name is Bozena 'Barbara' Johnson.

What was Liver King arrested for?

Brian Johnson, known as 'Liver King,' was arrested for making terroristic threats against podcaster Joe Rogan. He had posted a series of videos on Instagram challenging Rogan to a fight.

Receipts

How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled by analyzing multiple publicly available reports and social media discussions related to the incident, with a focus on verified facts and official statements.

  • Aug 14, 2026 — The terroristic threat charges against Brian 'Liver King' Johnson, stemming from his June 2025 arrest for threatening podcaster Joe Rogan, were dropped in December 2025.

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