Austin St. John Enters Plea Agreement for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Austin St. John Enters Plea Agreement for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud - Plea Hearing Tomorrow

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In a shocking turn of events, Austin St. John, the beloved actor who brought the iconic Red Power Ranger to life, is facing potential jail time for wire fraud. Despite his respectful interactions with fans, including our Power Rangers news page, we have a responsibility to report on this news. According to court documents from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Sherman Division, St. John has entered into a plea agreement with the United States government on May 1, relating to charges of "Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud" under 18 U.S.C. $ 1349. This development comes after St. John's arrest on May 19, 2022, for allegedly fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling up to $421,000. Initially, he had pleaded "not guilty" to the charges, but it appears that he has since changed his plea. The court documents outline the essential elements required to prove the offense, including agreeing to commit wire fraud, knowing the unlawful purpose of the agreement, and joining the agreement with the intent to further the unlawful purpose. St. John's plea hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 2 PM CDT. It's important to remember that while we may love the character he played, we can still acknowledge and disapprove of Austin's actions. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments! Like, share and subscribe. Thank you for watching the fan Club. Join this channel to get access to perks:
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@Eddy0828 3 ай бұрын

I'm a fan of Austin. Always have, always will be, and I can't tell you the amount of shit I've been getting for it lately, particularly on Twitter/X. That being said, while I was rooting for him to be innocent and to beat this case, hearing this only makes me sad and disappointed in him. I still love the guy but I don't support what he's done, now that this news is out. I understand this is government money and that's something you don't mess with. However, because this is also a first-time offense for him, I don't believe he deserves prison time just for that reason but if he does, then let the chips fall where they may. I still don't think it's fair. He's not a horrible person like many in the fandom are tryna paint him right now and the fact that they're already celebrating this is absolutely sickening. But if he's got to pay the price somehow for his actions, so be it. Hopefully, this'll be a wakeup call for him to actually start humbling himself more. Money isn't everything and while I understand he was done dirty on the show because of the lack of pay for his hard work, I don't understand why you're still making that issue important 31-years later. What more could you ask for? I hope and pray Austin gets a slap on the wrist from all this and that he REALLY takes all the time necessary to seriously reflect from all this. Not only that but everyone that he's done business with that are also part of this scheme, he cuts automatic ties with them immediately; fire his agent, Zack McGuiness if he hasn't done so by now and anyone else who's been a poor influence on him. And most of all... never pull something like this stunt ever again! But if that's not an option and he DOES get prison time, well then it is what it is. I don't like this any more than the next person but actions have consequences.

@savagecatgt 3 ай бұрын

He stole half a million dollars. If I stole a car, I'd get locked up. Jeez. Don't let blind fandom cause a moral injury to your soul. Don't lose your sense of justice just because you like someone. He knew what he was doing, planned it intricately, and stole your money. My money. Taxpayer money. I am sure you could have used some extra money during the pandemic, yet you didn't create false businesses, fake employees, and fake circumstances to defraud your fellow Americans of their hard earned money.

@kekekazuka 3 ай бұрын

I never met Austin St John, but I believe his actions of committing the fraud has gone too far. I hope he corrects his wrong actions.

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

So do I. I don't care if he picks up a Bible. Whatever humbles him.

@17samuraispiritred 3 ай бұрын

I've met ASJ back in 2017 and he was a nice person to talk to, never expected this news.

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

I've met him numerous times and worked at cons with him. I expected this because of his actions since he left Power Rangers.

@mikeyjasoncampbell9694 3 ай бұрын

I met Austin St. John twice in Lexington comic con. Jason is my favorite red ranger! He remembers me! He’s one of my childhood heroes

@anthonysaxton9126 3 ай бұрын

I hope Austin St. John pleads not guilty of the money fraud so freed Austin 🙏

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

You need to stop worshipping scumbags just because they played children's action heroes

@shawnhussain7713 3 ай бұрын

I read this as Austin St. Fraud by accident omg

@anthonysaxton9126 3 ай бұрын

@@shawnhussain7713 so do I & I was shocked that it happened since 2022

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

If he does plead not guilty, then this trial could drag on longer.

@keristrickland2208 3 ай бұрын

He plead guilty, he knew what he was doing and he will serve prison time

@SwabySean1 3 ай бұрын

I was a fan of Austin St. John, when I was a kid as Red MMPR Ranger and Gold Zeo ranger. I hold no ill will towards him, but he did it to himself, and he has to pay for it.

@DonDonP1 3 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@mywayjonildasblog 3 ай бұрын

This is how I feel… I am disappointed about ASJ decisions. Yes, you got to separate the actor and the person. Because they are different. After JDF passing, you’ll think ASJ could be holding down the folk... Now, I question… What will Walter, Amy Jo, and David will do moving forward as the only OG left for the franchise? And thank you for being positive, and providing info with your opinions and allowing us debate about this topic through the comments. And the only person that should judge us as humans is god. He has the final say so.

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

Amy Jo is doing just fine with her directing and comic book writing, she couldn't give a shit otherwise.

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

Like JDF said when thus first came out, he said don't fall in love with the actors or actresses, only stay in love with the characters and we don't know these people.

@kingdjack6 3 ай бұрын

The charges were actually made against ASJ before JDF passing.

@johnathancollins6888 3 ай бұрын

Damn, That is disappointing to hear

@MsDanceman101 3 ай бұрын

I don’t know how he even got himself in that situation himself

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

Sadly it's all about greed

@chrism023 3 ай бұрын

I have been and always will be a fan and supporter of ASJ, he is my favorite Ranger, end of story to me no one comes close to being better than him, that said if he did do what is being claimed so be it, Covid was tough on everyone hell I lost my little brother during that time, I do not believe he should go yo jail for it, but if he does so be it let he pay his time, and such.

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

You can't let your own personal love for a person cloud the horrible things they have done. Separation of the characters and the actors playing them is important to a healthy life.

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

COVID was tough. So many people died. But remember that money he stole was meant for families in need during COVID. Families that were actually struggling. It was meant to be spent on rent, mortgages, food, and bills. He bought a motorcycle and was caught. Everyone involved was caught because they spent money on personal items, not items that were needed to survive.

@Eddyriderfan 3 ай бұрын

Good video, hope you can cover ASJ's plea hearing today, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

@TylerBuenoMusic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for having the understanding towards Austin! Not condeming but seeing that he was guilty of something. Personally, i think he didnt do it directly, but I do think he is choosing to take the fall and take the deal. But that could be me being hopeful.

@keristrickland2208 3 ай бұрын

He did it, knowingly and now will pay the price

@williamkinsella8801 3 ай бұрын

What happened regarding Austin St. John is not good publicity for Power Rangers at all. I may have liked Jason, but the actor has pleaded guilty to a crime, and should be sentenced like any other convicted criminal. He needs to be made an example to deter others from making the same mistake he did.

@kingdjack6 3 ай бұрын

They may not do anything to him Brett Favre got in trouble for something similar I think they are just trying make him pay the money back.

@tonyahenry5158 3 ай бұрын

So sad that this happened

@stevenlisten 3 ай бұрын

Power rangers forever

@edgarsalazar8041 3 ай бұрын

This is why he put Hitler T-shirts on for his merchandise

@DHRFIGHTERPODCAST 3 ай бұрын

He didn't put no damn Hitler quotes on shirts at all

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

@@DHRFIGHTERPODCAST Only because he walked back on it due to pressure from fans

@Eddy0828 3 ай бұрын

@@cheapfinish6224 And?? At least he acknowledged it so be thankful for that.

@xtremespideyguy880 3 ай бұрын

I will still be a fan of Power Rangers and his Role, but I no longer have respect for him for what’s he’s done

@manoftheusajones5147 3 ай бұрын

I am talking about the MONSTER Suits that is!

@NickyHelp 2 ай бұрын

How much longer will he finally be free?

@ill-yjusticeleague3904 Ай бұрын

This was great reporting no malice but telling the truth. Unlike Henry Resilient. Austin was always nice. Your handled this great. I’m glad you mentioned that him taking the plea deal could be cause he doesn’t have the evidence to prove his innocence. The other guy wouldn’t give that grace for clicks. Thanks for this video.

@HenryResilient 3 ай бұрын

He is 100% going to jail. Federal Govt does not do probation. The idea that he did not know the others is a falsehood he told fans as yesterday I found pictures of him celebrating with co defendants. At this point he has done so much to ruin his career and the red ranger legacy.

@stevenlisten 3 ай бұрын

That not right

@TylerWard541 3 ай бұрын

Happy Cinco De Mayo, The Fan Club!

@josephdickson5733 3 ай бұрын

I think he is innocent and had no idea what the other people involved were up to .

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

Prick wouldn't be pleading guilty if he was innocent, or saying he'd put Hitler quotes on shirts, stop worshipping terrible human beings because they played morally upstanding characters on television

@keristrickland2208 3 ай бұрын

He is guilty, he admitted it and knew full well what he was doing. He wasn't innocent by any means.

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

He plead guilty to all charges, including knowing people involved and knowing what he was doing.

@aaron6674 2 ай бұрын

I met Austin at NY Wintercon a few years back. He was nice to me and my fellow volunteers. The thing is, I came across a KZfaqr who is a big JDK fan running on how the mighty has fallen. I don't like that situation where you have dunk on someone for views.

@ill-yjusticeleague3904 Ай бұрын

Is it Henry Resilient ? I started listening to him before JDF died and like once he died it’s a mix of using JDF memory and dumping on the other actors because they had issues with JDF.

@aaron6674 Ай бұрын

@@ill-yjusticeleague3904 Yes, it is Henry Resilient.

@WHSuperman2005 3 ай бұрын

Don’t think he’ll go to jail. Probation maybe.

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

The Feds won't let you do probation.

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

Another person involved with him stole 2K and took the plea deal in 2022. He got 6 months to a year in prison. Austin should 💯 go to prison as he stole 225K.

@kingdjack6 3 ай бұрын

@@BrianLG100they did with Brett Favre.

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

@@kingdjack6 Was it Brett's 1st offense?

@rodseller9936 3 ай бұрын

The ghost of JDF has been vindicated.

@MsDanceman101 3 ай бұрын

Wait a minute I’ve didn’t know you were Dj. I wonder what kind of Dj you were. I’m actually Dj myself and I can understand your circumstances. I’ve never had to deal with that situation because I am a loner for my Dj business. I just haven’t done it in a long time.

@Thefanclub563 3 ай бұрын

I own and operate a pretty successful DJ & photobooth business. I specialize in weddings and private events. I work pretty much every weekend.

@stevenlisten 3 ай бұрын

Can wait for power rangers reboot and cartoon 2025

@rodseller9936 3 ай бұрын

Even police officers did this and they paid for their crimes too.

@manoftheusajones5147 3 ай бұрын

Do the Suits next!

@DonDonP1 3 ай бұрын

I used to stand with Austin St. John after hearing the breaking news of his arrest, but after I heard about his "Warrior" clothesline that includes Hitler's quotes, I ending up standing *against* him. Even a few Power Ranger alums have stood against ASJ. Now that he has entered a guilty plea, I decided not to endorse him. However, I am still a Power Ranger to the end.

@shawnhussain7713 3 ай бұрын

Could have been worse Could have went Wild Force and stabbed his roommate Just wanna say boss, I appreciate your dedication to PR and trying to advance it. I love when you talk about “the brand” and trying to produce brand interest. I know you didn’t change my life or anything but your channel helped me reach my inner child a few years back and really saved my life in a weird way lol. Used to drink every night and was a future dui or worse. This channel and a few others helped me realize I’m not a terrible person and that there’s more to life. It helped take me back to my roots I guess. I’m back in school, proving for my mom and dad and feel very happy about myself. I know I was rambling but I appreciate it all, keep it up bro

@Thefanclub563 3 ай бұрын

Bro this right here is better then any award or amount of money. The fact that this channel helped someone is the reason I will continue to make videos! I appreciate you sharing your story. Know your not alone. We are all tying to figure life out as we go!

@shawnhussain7713 3 ай бұрын

@@Thefanclub563 Thanks man! Keep it up!

@rodseller9936 3 ай бұрын

I lost my vending machine business based on covid.

@guillermogarcia3709 3 ай бұрын

Also don’t forget I know how much Jason means to his friends a lot and they mean him a lot too including anyone else

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

Life isn't an episode of Power Rangers kid.

@strength9621 3 ай бұрын

Lmao what

@guillermogarcia3709 3 ай бұрын

Does this mean Jason the red Ranger is released from jail and he’s now free to be back with Zack, Kimberly, Billy and the other rangers friends of his

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

We don't know yet.

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

Tell me you know nothing about this case and live in a 90s fantasy world without saying you know nothing about this case and live in a 90s fantasy world

@keristrickland2208 3 ай бұрын

🤦‍♀️

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

The characters aren't the actors. Austin plead guilty, and he should face prison time. The other actors need to continue their law abiding lifes.

@guillermogarcia3709 3 ай бұрын

Oh so he’s not out jail he’s still in jail for his crime he did so he won’t be back until he pay his crime

@rodseller9936 3 ай бұрын

Goldar won.

@christopherbaker9676 3 ай бұрын

I was hoping the guy would get off the hook and get away with it. Maybe he'll snitch on somebody for a deal😮

@luisperez-sl8cz 3 ай бұрын

Jason power rangers yeah

@guillermogarcia3709 3 ай бұрын

Because it’s the rangers always say once a ranger always a ranger

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

Meanwhile, in the real world...

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

Real life isn't Power Rangers. He stole 225K from the government

@ryanjones6827 3 ай бұрын

Ok first of all, this man does not deserve to go to jail for something he committed! And second, why exactly is he going to jail and how long is he gonna be there?

@cheapfinish6224 3 ай бұрын

He 100% deserves it, have you seen the shit he's been pulling lately?

@ryanjones6827 3 ай бұрын

@@cheapfinish6224 no!

@kungfufilm6367 3 ай бұрын

How does he not deserve to go jail for a crime he committed?

@JavierLopez-pc7ri 3 ай бұрын

He committed a crime which he should 💯 go to jail for.

@stevenlisten 3 ай бұрын

Hey fan club I have a crush on Ciara Hanna

@TylerWard541 3 ай бұрын

Seriously dude

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

In every power rangers video, you say this dude. 🤦‍♂️

@TylerWard541 3 ай бұрын

@@BrianLG100 I said seriously dude. I do not do it every video. I'm not gonna be rude.

@BrianLG100 3 ай бұрын

@@TylerWard541 I wasn't talking about you. I was talking about @stevenlisten. You're ok.

@TylerWard541 3 ай бұрын

@@BrianLG100 Oh. I apologize for the misunderstanding,

@mr.mrs.cliffordhendryx5842 3 ай бұрын

What I don't get is why the government keeps going after the little guy but will never hold those in congress who also committed ppp fraud during covid 19 and had those loans forgiven but every other American gets prison time how on earth does that make any sense if ASJ is going to loose his freedom those in congress should be facing a life time ban from serving in congress for their own crimes or have their business licenses banned for life over the fraud they committed