I have an abstract legal question for those who know the law... A TV presenter going on the air and saying someone committed a crime knowing that it isn't true is grounds for slander, and both the reporter and the network would be responsible. Are YouTube celebrities held to the same standard, or is it considered "casual speech" like social media posts? I understand that slander is a difficult thing to prove in court, and I'm not saying that a crime hasn't been committed. I'm just asking what responsibilities Chris Hansen has to ensure that his reporting is fair and accurate.
Personally, I'm interested in the swamp saga. January 4th will mark 90 days before his permit to restore the wetlands expires. If he lets it expire without doing anything, he will be right back at square one, having to pay all the fees all over again, go through the inspection process again, and perhaps racking up ines as well. The county might sweep in and do the work themselves and put a lien on his property to pay for it. Honestly, I think that is the only way the restoration work is going to be done.