celebrity-arrest · Austin, Texas
What happened after Liver King was arrested for threatening Joe Rogan?
What happened?
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.
Interim public outcome
Last checked: Jun 17, 2026Timeline
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.
Brian Johnson was arrested by the Austin Police Department outside an upscale hotel in downtown Austin, Texas, for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan.
Johnson was charged with a Class B misdemeanor for terroristic threat, and his bond was set at $20,000.
Multiple reports surfaced detailing the arrest of Brian Johnson, with the Austin Police Department confirming an ongoing investigation.
The Netflix film 'Untold: The Liver King' documented Brian Johnson's downfall.