Popular true crime YouTuber 'Bullhorn Betty' was in court on Tuesday in connection to missing teen Sebastian Rogers, but only because she's in hot water for allegedly stalking and harassing the teen's mother and step-grandparents.
Sebastian's biological father, Seth Rogers, was present for the hearing along with Sebastian's mother, Katie Proudfoot, stepfather, and step-grandparents.
In an initial temporary order of protection, Terry Sr. Bowersox, Sebastian's step-grandparent, wrote that Andra Griffin, also known as 'Bullhorn Betty,' "goes online and incites others to create mayhem in our lives and our family. She encourages violence by posting pictures of our home and address online."
Bowersox's wife, Mattie, also noted in her order of protection that Griffin "threatened to purchase a gun in Tennessee and bring that gun to my home in order to 'get answers.'"
Proudfoot said her goal is aimed at stopping Griffin from encouraging "others to stalk on her behalf and encourage others to spread false allegations/misinformation in regards to my missing son Sebastian Rogers."
All three orders of protection are active and ban Griffin from having any contact with them directly or indirectly.
However, court documents claim Griffin violated the three orders of protection, according to WKRN.
The subpoenas reveal that the YouTuber violated the terms of the order in August by going on her YouTube livestream and discussing the family.
She allegedly said in two separate livestreams that she planned to sue the Proudfoots and Bowersoxs.
Seth Rogers, Sebastian's biological father, was in the courtroom in defense of Griffin, who he says is only trying to help find his son.
"We have a detective that was apt about having somebody arrested that is using their voice and their platform to get my son's name out there, and they want to infringe upon her First Amendment rights," Seth explained.
"She doesn't break down from pressure," the father added.
The brief hearing ended Tuesday with the judge saying the matters would be heard on Thursday, October 10.
Tony Mathis, spokesperson for Seth Rogers, told the news outlet that they're very happy with where the case is headed.
"The great thing about America is that the burden of proof is on the petitioner, not the respondent. We know the facts."
Seth shared his frustration over having to sit in a courtroom while his son is still missing.
"Time is being wasted that could be looking for my son," he said.
