Billy Mitchell Wins $350,000 Defamation Case Against YouTuber Karl Jobst

An Australian court found Jobst acted with malice and recklessness in publishing false claims linking Mitchell to another YouTuber's suicide.

The Brisbane District Court awarded Billy Mitchell $350,000 in damages, including $300,000 for non-economic loss and $50,000 for aggravated damages.
The court ruled that Karl Jobst's 2021 video falsely implied Mitchell's legal actions contributed to the suicide of Benjamin Smith, known as Apollo Legend.
Jobst's video, viewed over 500,000 times, was deemed malicious and reckless, with the court highlighting his failure to verify claims and issue an apology.
The judgment clarified that no monetary payment was involved in Mitchell's settlement with Smith, contradicting the video's claims.
Mitchell testified that the video caused significant reputational harm, distress, and financial losses from missed gaming convention opportunities.