Crypto personality Ben 'BitBoy' Armstrong detained for suspected judicial intimidation

Ben Armstrong, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community as "BitBoy," was taken into custody on March 25, 2025, in Volusia County, Florida. He is accused of sending intimidating emails to a judge.

The Volusia County Division of Corrections classifies Armstrong as a fugitive from justice, and he is currently being detained without bail.

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Before his arrest, Armstrong shared information about his legal issues on social media. On March 21, he revealed on X that warrants had been issued for his arrest due to emails he sent to Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs while acting as his own legal representative.

In his post, he referred to Judge Childs as "dishonorable" and stated that she had deleted her Twitter account after receiving his emails.

BitBoy's previous arrests

This is not Armstrong's first encounter with the law. In September 2023, he was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, following a livestreamed altercation outside a former business associate's home. Armstrong accused the associate of withholding his Lamborghini, and he was later charged with loitering, prowling, and simple assault.

Armstrong's legal problems go beyond arrests. He was named in a class-action lawsuit filed in March 2023, which accused him of promoting unregistered securities through Binance. The lawsuit, seeking over $1 billion in damages, also listed NBA star Jimmy Butler and fellow crypto influencer Graham Stephan as defendants.

Once a popular cryptocurrency influencer, Armstrong gained a large following through his YouTube channel, BitBoy Crypto, where he provided news, analysis, and investment advice. However, his reputation has been tarnished by controversy, including allegations of substance abuse and bizarre behavior.

In August 2023, he was removed from the BitBoy Crypto brand by its parent company, BJ Investment Holdings, due to concerns about his behavior.

The authorities have not yet revealed the content of Armstrong's emails to Judge Childs.