AUSTIN, Texas -- 'Seek the World', a co-founder Calvin Young was arrested for domestic violence leads controversy on social media platforms.
The Daily Moth is a radio show, delivers news in video using American Sign Language. The Deaf host, Alex Abenchuchan, covers the story of Calvin Young of Seek the World's arrested by the police in Austin, Texas.
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Calvin Young, who is well-known in the Deaf community as the founder and host of “Seek the World,” was arrested Wednesday evening in Austin, Texas and charged with “assault causing bodily injury to a family member.”
According to online records, the alleged assault happened on August 10 in Austin and a warrant was issued on August 24.
He was booked last night in the Travis County Jail but was released today on a $2,500 bond. His case is now in the court system.
Screenshot of an image from the Travis County Clerk showing that a “Young, Calvin” was charged with “assault causes bodily injury family violence.”
In Texas law, family violence means a person is accused of causing bodily injury to a spouse, a dating partner such as a boyfriend or a girlfriend, a family member, or a roommate. Online documents do not specify what relationship Young had with the alleged victim.
“The Daily Moth” has reached out to Young for comment. The charge is a Class A misdemeanor and Young faces up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000.
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