TikTok star Benjamin Gleason arrested for several charges including two counts of rape

TikTok personality Benjamin Gleason was arrested on Friday in New York in connection with accusations of rape.

The social media influencer, 39, was booked March 20 in connection with multiple felony sex assault charges, TMZ reported, citing legal docs it reviewed.

Among the criminal charges filed against Gleason include two counts of rape, according to legal docs reviewed by the outlet.

In addition, Gleason was charged with criminal sex in the first degree by forcible compulsion; sexual abuse in the first degree; aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree; and predatory sexual assault committed against more than one person.

The social media personality was also charged with a count of criminal sex acts conducted with a person incapable of consent, TMZ reported after reviewing documents.

Daily Mail has reached out to the Columbia County Jail in Hudson, New York for further comment on the story. 

Gleason, a native of Campbell Island, New York, has 1.1 million followers on his TikTok page, on which he bills himself as 'an American artist' and 'your girlfriend's favorite influencer.'

He has another estimated 31,000 followers on his Instagram account, where he describes himself as a performance artist, AV production guy, musician and 'lost AF.'

On social media, Gleason is seen performing songs, lip synching to music and candidly discussing his battle with borderline personality disorder.

Earlier this month, Gleason took to GoFundMe in an effort to raise $6,000 for dental procedures he says are essential after his teeth were damaged following a long stretch of substance abuse.

'My name is Benjamin, and I’m reaching out for help to repair my teeth after years of struggling with addiction,' Gleason said in the March 6 post.

Amid a two-year stretch of being 'clean and sober,' Gleason said the 'damage to [his] teeth from [his] past is something [he] can’t fix on [his] own.'

The online influencer spoke about the toll it took on his self-esteem.

'Every day, I’m reminded of my journey and the toll it took on my health, especially when I look in the mirror or try to smile,' he said.

Gleason said that 'as an influencer with over a million followers on TikTok, connecting with people and spreading positivity is [his] passion,' but he's unable to 'truly be' himself until he gets his teeth fixed. 

'I can’t smile or express joy the way I want to, and it’s left me feeling embarrassed and like a light has gone out inside me,' Gleason said. 'The cost of dental repair is overwhelming, and it’s simply out of reach for me right now.'

Gleason said that a measure of financial support from his followers 'would mean the world to' him - helping with both physical pain and mental health.

'I want to regain my confidence, share my true self with my audience, and continue using my platform to inspire others,' he said.