wo brothers from Ohio, one of whom is a former Air Force veteran turned social media influencer, have been sentenced to a month in prison in the for consuming alcohol, a violation of the country's stringent laws. and were visiting the in June when they were arrested for drinking alcohol, as confirmed by the organization Detained in Dubai, which advocates for individuals facing legal troubles in the . The brothers claim they were "drugged" during a yacht party, an event that led to their arrest.
The incident The events unfolded on June 2, when the brothers, who had been on a trip to the since May 25, found themselves involved in two separate afterparties where they were unexpectedly charged with exorbitant fees. During one of these gatherings, they were served a drink by a woman, which they later suspected was tampered with. , known for his participation as "Mister Louisiana" in the Mister competition, had traveled with his brother to the with plans to create luxurious content.
Their evening began at the popular nightclub Bla Bla, but things took a turn when an Uber driver invited them to an afterparty at a nearby hotel. Upon arrival, they were served food and drinks they hadn't ordered, and the night ended with them being handed a significant bill. As they attempted to leave, they were invited to a yacht party by another individual.
, a recent Air Force veteran, was hesitant to continue spending but was reassured that they were "special American guests" and wouldn't have to w.