Kaylah Walton
Logan Paul is no stranger to controversy, with a history of questionable decisions that have left a lasting negative impression on the public. One of his most infamous blunders was recording a video in Japan’s suicide forest, where he inadvertently filmed a deceased individual. This incident tarnished his reputation, particularly as a content creator popular among young audiences. Another recent misstep involved the misgendering of female boxer Imane Khelif during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, resulting in a cyberbullying lawsuit. While Paul acknowledged his dissemination of misinformation and issued an apology, the backlash against him persists.
Logan Paul’s Defense against Allegations
Given the animosity directed at Logan Paul, it’s unsurprising that many were quick to believe accusations of him pushing his dog, Broley, from a speeding boat. A 40-second video from four years ago resurfaced, showing Paul and his family on a boat during a holiday, with Broley on board. In the footage, the dog jumps off the boat and briefly disappears beneath it. Despite Paul’s immediate efforts to rescue Broley, online critics and trolls twisted the narrative to incite further hatred towards the YouTuber. Paul swiftly addressed these allegations.
Following the resurgence of the viral video, Logan Paul faced renewed public scrutiny, prompting him to clarify the situation: “Clarifying in the comments. We would NEVER, EVER, EVER, push Broley off the boat. He jumped, and a hand was behind him, petting him. When he leaped, we attempted to catch him. There is unequivocally no evidence that we pushed him off. By observing his body language, you can clearly see his self-initiated, independent jump. Thanks for attending my TED talk. Go f**k yourselves.”
