A Teen's Social Media Mistake Leads to Prison Time

A young man from Washington, D. C. , is now facing serious consequences after a poor decision. Terrell Edmondson, 19, was sentenced to seven years in prison for an armed carjacking. What made this case unusual? He posted evidence of the crime on his own Instagram account. The incident happened last October. Someone was at a gas station when two masked individuals with guns approached them. They demanded the person's 2006 Infiniti M35X. One of the assailants pointed a gun at the victim's face before driving off with the stolen car.Here's where things took a strange turn. Edmondson posted a video on his Instagram just an hour later. The video showed the stolen Infiniti and the Mercedes used in the crime. This post became crucial evidence against him. Later that day, the stolen Infiniti was spotted near the Capitol. Police chased the car, but it crashed into another vehicle. Edmondson tried to run away but was caught near RFK stadium. The evidence from his Instagram, along with surveillance footage, played a big role in his conviction. This case serves as a reminder that social media can have serious legal consequences.