"Erik Conover racked up nearly three million YouTube subscribers by showcasing mansions, posting fancy travel vlogs, and sharing lifestyle content on how to survive in expensive places like New York City. But his next home will not be so luxurious: state prison. That's where Conover is headed for four to 10 years, after he pleaded guilty on Friday to two felony charges, first-degree assault and reckless conduct."
"His plea was made after he led New Hampshire cops on an eight mile chase in March, at one plowing into an officer who tried to arrest him and then starting a second 28-mile chase before he was finally apprehended. WMUR 9, a local ABC affiliate, reported the officer Conover hit rolled onto the hood and was carried and thrown 40 feet during the wild incident."
"The 36-year-old YouTuber and his legal team argued he acted especially erratic because he was dealing with a mental health crisis at the time. I was suffering from a mental health incident, acute bipolar manic episode, that contributed to my actions and decision making on that day, Conover said in court on Friday. Officer Cameron Emmett told the court he is still suffering lingering health issues from when Conover rammed into him with his Jeep."
Erik Conover built a large YouTube following by showcasing mansions, travel vlogs, and lifestyle content. He pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and reckless conduct and faces four to 10 years in state prison. He led New Hampshire police on an initial eight-mile chase, plowed into an officer, then started a second 28-mile pursuit before capture. A local report said the officer rolled onto the hood, was carried and thrown 40 feet, and continues to suffer lingering health issues. Prosecutors say Conover drove an estimated 55-60 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Conover and his legal team cited an acute bipolar manic episode as a contributing factor, while prosecutors noted he discussed using mental health as a defense during a recorded prison phone call.
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