YouTube eventually terminated his primary channel in September 2020, but his persistence in creating new accounts throughout 2021 highlighted the difficulty of enforcing a "person-based" ban rather than a "channel-based" one. Summary of the Incident Timeline
Throughout 2021, various channels purportedly belonging to Oyarzo appeared. He attempted to pivot toward "parody" content and gaming, even uploading videos where he apologized for his "childhood" actions. However, these apologies were largely met with skepticism and renewed hate, as many believed he was merely trying to circumvent YouTube’s bans. peluchin entertainment cat video 2021
Thousands of users signed Change.org petitions to have him banned. However, these apologies were largely met with skepticism
The Peluchin Entertainment case forced a reckoning for YouTube's safety team. For years, critics pointed to his channel as proof that the platform’s "three-strikes" system was insufficient for handling criminal behavior. For years, critics pointed to his channel as
In late 2021, reports surfaced regarding Oyarzo’s trial. Because he was a minor at the time of the incidents (15 years old), Chilean law limited the severity of his sentencing. He was eventually sentenced to two years of supervised freedom and a ban on owning animals, though he did not serve prison time.
By 2021, the focus shifted from the viral videos to the Chilean legal system and Oyarzo’s attempts to reintegrate into the YouTube community.