YouTuber WhistlinDiesel accuses Tennessee state of blocking him from speaking after tax arrest (Image via Getty)
WhistlinDiesel has claimed that Tennessee state officials are trying to stop him from speaking publicly after his arrest for tax evasion. The popular YouTuber, whose real name is Cody Detwiler, shared the accusation in a video posted earlier this week. He told his millions of followers that the issue began after his November arrest at his home in Tennessee and has now turned into what he believes is an attempt to mute him online.Cody Detwiler said he was shocked by both the arrest and the rules that followed. He explained that he had no idea there was a tax issue until officers arrived. He also said that after reviewing court papers, he now believes the state is trying to limit what he can share while the case moves forward.
WhistlinDiesel claims gag order blocks him from talking about his case
In his latest video, WhistlinDiesel explained that a court motion filed by Tennessee prosecutors includes what he describes as a gag order. He said the document stops him from making any pre-trial statements about the case across social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and X.“They don’t want me talking at all,” he said in the video. “They’re saying my reach could affect the case.” According to WhistlinDiesel, the filing points to his massive online audience, noting that he has more than 20 million followers across platforms. Prosecutors allegedly argued that his comments could influence potential jurors and hurt the state’s case. The court motion also mentioned his merchandise, which includes images of the public indictment page released after his arrest. WhistlinDiesel pushed back on the claims. He told viewers he has never threatened anyone connected to the case and asked his audience not to harass or target any officials.“I don’t want anyone going after these people,” he said. “This is between me and the state.”The YouTuber also shared parts of an investigative report that outlined how the case was built. He said state officials contacted more than a dozen people and businesses linked to his Ferrari F8, including his accountant. WhistlinDiesel claimed his accountant was advised not to inform him while the investigation was ongoing.WhistlinDiesel stated that the charge centers on unpaid sales tax tied to the Ferrari, a car that later burned down. He said he never received a tax bill or warning before the arrest and only learned the full details after receiving the investigative report about two weeks later.The case is still active, and court proceedings are expected to continue in Tennessee. For now, WhistlinDiesel says he is sharing what he legally can, while questioning why he believes the state is trying to keep him quiet as the legal process plays out.Also Read: Top 5 IShowSpeed Viral Moments In 2025 That Made Him Streamer Of The Year
