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Yung Filly, real name Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces new charges of reckless driving while already on bail for allegations of rape and assault in Australia.
YouTube personality Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is now contending with serious legal issues as he faces new charges of reckless driving in Australia. The 29-year-old is accused of speeding through a camera at 158 km/h (98 mph) on a highway in Perth, with the incident allegedly happening on November 17, placing him under scrutiny while he was already on bail regarding separate serious criminal accusations. Barrientos is currently awaiting a court appearance on November 19 for reckless driving, in addition to multiple charges of sexual assault. These include four counts of sexual penetration without consent and three counts of assault causing bodily harm, related to events during a visit to a hotel following a performance at Bar1 nightclub in Perth.The allegations against Barrientos indicate that he allegedly invited a woman in her twenties back to his hotel room after a show, leading to the charges of sexual misconduct. Yung Filly is a member of the well-known YouTube collective Beta Squad and has gained fame through various media appearances in the UK, including shows on BBC Three and appearances on ITV's Soccer Aid. His recognition was further solidified when he won the Mobo Award for best media personality in 2021.As the legal proceedings unfold, Barrientos's representatives, alongside law enforcement agencies, have been approached for comments regarding these alarming allegations.
