Gamer Gets Arrested For Attempted Murder Over A Video Game

Author Richie Ortiz

June 27th 2:51 PM

There’s a term gamers like to use when players get mad while playing video games. We call it “Raging”. Honestly, I think it’s natural for anyone to rage during a game, but some lines shouldn’t be crossed. For example, calling someone trash. Common. Smashing your controller. A bit much, but acceptable as long as you’re paying for a new one or smashing your own. However, a gamer flying to another state to threaten someone with a weapon?! Overboard. This gamer gets arrested for attempted murder by the way. OVER A VIDEO GAME!

The Bizarre Story

I’m not sure what kind of game will get you mad enough to want to attempt to murder someone, but apparently ArcheAges is one of them. This is a fantasy online game where players pursue their own adventures of exploration in a mythical world. You can also fight and eliminate other players. Which is what I’m guessing happened to Edward Kang. Something got Kang so mad, he didn’t want to kill him in the game, but instead in real life.

According to Sheriff Bill Leeper of Nassau County, the 20-year-old flew from Newark Liberty International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport to confront Zachary Dinh about an online altercation. After Kang checked into a hotel in Fernandina Beach, he went to a hardware store and bought a hammer and a flashlight. Around 2 am on Sunday morning, Kang dressed in all black, wearing gloves and a mask, and went to Dinh’s home in Fernandina Beach which he snuck into.

Once Kang entered the home through an unlocked door, he found Dinh and began attacking him with the hammer he bought from the hardware store. After hearing his cries for help, Dinh’s stepfather ran in to subdue Kang till the police arrived. Dinh was treated at a hospital for severe head wounds while Dang was sent to jail and charged with attempted second-degree murder.

What’s the craziest thing you saw someone do after losing a game?

Rich grew up in the Bronx, NY but moved to Tampa in 2006 to attend the University of Tampa. Even though he completed 4 years at the University for Sports Management, Ortiz realized his true passion for radio after taking a couple of classes to fulfill his communications minor and volunteering at UT's WUTT radio station as a sports director. Rich also worked at several clubs in Tampa as a host/promoter where he would meet and work alongside Davy Rolando, who would be the one who would help him get a job at WiLD 94.1. From there, Rich worked his way up from Promotions assistant to promotions coordinator, to eventually full-time on-air. Rich loves to write about his favorite Tampa food spots, concert reviews, and the WiLDest Florida man/woman stories.

9 States You Can Go To Jail For Cheating Including Florida

It may seem outlandish but you can go to jail for cheating on your spouse in many states. Some of them will actually fine you but others will sentence you to jail for cheating on your significant other. And the punishments for this act vary greatly depending on the location. It’s not just one state but more like 16 different states in the country that will fine you or give you jail time including the state of Florida. Although, it does matter how much evidence you have when caught, watch out. You can go to jail for having consensual sex and stepping out of your marriage.

States You Can Go To Jail For Cheating:

Let’s be honest, we all know one person in our lives that has stepped out of their marriage before. It’s not a rare occurrence at all. There are some hefty jail sentences and jail time that can be issued in many states across America. In these states listed below, infidelity in marriage is still a crime. Most of these states define adultery as sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

According to WomensDay, many European countries once had similar laws, almost all were repealed in the 70’s and 80’s. In many of these U.S. states, cheating is considered a misdemeanor. However there are several like in Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, where it’s classified as a felony. As an example, in Massachusetts getting caught sleeping with someone else can result in a fine of up to $500 and up to three years in prison. New York is the only other state in the Northeast where adultery is still illegal, carrying a penalty of up to three months in jail for infidelity. In most of these cases it’s just easier to stay faithful and keep it in your pants. You won’t get jail time or a fine if you don’t cheat.

9 States Where You Can Be Fined Or Go To Jail:

#1 Florida
In a place where bathing suits are the norm, it’s natural for eyes to wander. However, he should keep his hands to himself: Floridian adulterers can face up to two months in jail and fines of up to $500. So watch out!
#2 Arizona
Having an affair with someone other than your spouse is a Class 3 misdemeanor here, punishable by up to 30 days in jail. Both the unfaithful spouse and their partner in crime will face penalties. Sounds like it’s not worth it at all!. Why go to jail when you don’t have to at all.
#3 Illinois
See if it’s worth cheating in this state! In Illinois, the consequences for adultery can include up to a year in jail for both parties involved. Seems like a hefty fine for sex. But watch out before you do it.
#4 Kansas
In Kansas, engaging in “intercourse or sodomy” with someone other than your spouse is a Class C misdemeanor. This means it’s punishable by up to a month in jail and a fine of up to $500. Imagine spending one month in jail for cheating! Seems extreme to us.
#5 Massachusetts
So how does Massachusetts stack up? Well, you can go to jail for a long time! It’s classified as a felony, carrying a fine of up to $500 and a potential jail sentence of up to three years. WOW!
#6 Oklahoma
This might seem crazy! However, adulterers can face fines of up to $500 and imprisonment for up to five years in Oklahoma. 5 years in prison for cheating! Not worth it at all.
#7 Michigan
In Michigan, cheating on your spouse is a felony and a Class H offense. According to the State of Michigan Sentencing Guideline Manual, the penalty is jail or other intermediate sanction. Doesn’t seen like it’s worth giving in to temptation. Might as well keep it in your pants. Or it seems you might go to jail.

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#8 New York
Engaging in extramarital affairs in the city that never sleeps, could lead to a jail term of up to 3 months. Can you believe that? That’s pretty huge for the biggest city in America! Lesson learned… Don’t cheat.

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#9 Georgia
So how does Georgia look compared to everyone else? To steer clear of a fine of up to $1,000 or a potential jail term of up to a year. Make sure you’re kind and considerate to your partner and don’t cheat. Be a sweet peach instead.