00:00The YouTuber was arrested and charged with sedition after his videos with him speaking to persons who have been described as gang members went viral.
00:10In some of his videos, the persons were seen holding illegal firearms and ammunition.
00:16On Friday, Christmas List, who is out on bail, told TV6 he feels he may be in danger.
00:23I'm under the belief that certain people of power are testing how long I can live without a shadow of a doubt.
00:31These are real threats. Not only that, when I got out on bail, the location I was staying was publicized,
00:38the continual putting pictures of me with gang members, even when the topic is bail, it's the same photo, shiny objects that resemble firearms.
00:48He adds that contrary to the belief of some, his intent was never to glamorize crime.
00:55I didn't create the crime. I'm not promoting the crime. I'm trying to diagnose what's the problem here.
01:01So somebody smarter than me can say, hey, these people are talking for the first time.
01:05I'm giving a voice to people that are never heard. And the reason people love me in the street is for that reason.
01:11You know, they tell me the only time police come to the community is to arrest and kill.
01:15Hughes has no regrets about being in Trinidad.
01:18So I never once during this whole process or even the jail did I think I shouldn't have come or I should have done this differently.
01:28In reality, I have to deal with what's in front of me now.
01:31Despite reports that Christmas List had plans of leaving Trinidad and Tobago today to return home,
01:37Hughes tells TV6 that's not happening, as he has another court date in August.
01:42Hughes explains that the situation has taken its toll on him physically and mentally.
01:49I'm by no means an expert in incarceration.
01:52Six and a half days in a cell without simple necessities, a mattress or toilet paper.
02:00You know, I could pretend to be the strong man that's not affected by anything.
02:04But in reality, you know, I've been out for over a week and I still haven't had a good night's sleep.
02:08I'm still waking up all night.
02:11So I really don't know the full effects until it's going to take me some time.
02:15He says while he knows he will get through this, it's no easy feat.
02:19Noting Father's Day on Sunday.
02:22You know, Father's Day is around the corner.
02:24I have my three kids.
02:26We talk multiple times per day.
02:28Now that I'm out of jail, you know, with FaceTime, it makes it a little easier.
02:32But my youngest daughter is still like, when are you coming home, Dad?
02:34And the not knowing when I'm coming home, I guess, is the hardest part.
02:38Because I really thought I was going to be on a flight today as well.
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