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May 18, 2026
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Ontario university going after YouTube prankster for viral videos filmed on campus
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Article Excerpt
A Canadian university is taking legal action against a YouTube user who has uploaded videos of pranks and hijinks filmed on its campus. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) claims that a 19-year-old student, identified only as "User X," violated the institution's code of conduct for students by filming and uploading the content to his channel.
According to UOIT, User X has posted over 50 videos since August 2022. The university is seeking a court order that would prevent the user from using its name or logo in any future videos and may also seek damages. In a statement rel…
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