Kevin Hart & Bert Kreischer: Were They Jailed for Felonies?

What the rumor says

A piece of social-media misinformation claims that comedians Kevin Hart and Bert Kreischer have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of felonies — sometimes saying they are “in jail now.” These rumors have circulated in TikTok videos, posts on Instagram and Facebook, and via forwarded messages. But the stories mix exaggeration, mistaken identity, and sometimes satire.

What credible sources say

Major fact-check outlets and news sites have investigated these rumors and found them false:

• Cracked reports neither Kevin Hart nor Bert Kreischer has been arrested for felonies; the rumors follow a trend of “celebrity arrest hoaxes.”
• There’s no record in credible court filings, police blotters, or mainstream outlets (Reuters, AP, etc.) that backs up any felony charge or incarceration for them.

Where these rumors came from

Rumors about celebrity arrests spread fast, especially when names are similar or when content is ambiguous. Here are how these rumors appear to have started for Hart and Kreischer:

• **Kevin Hart**: There are other people named Kevin Hart who have had legal issues; mix-ups happen. A viral post wrongly implied the comedian was involved in a murder or felony arrest tied to someone else with the same name. Social media posts sometimes recycle unverified claims.
• **Bert Kreischer**: The rumor appears to have begun as a joke. On his own podcast “2 Bears, 1 Cave,” co-host Tom Segura joked Kreischer was “doing a little bit of time in jail,” which some listeners misunderstood, clipped, and shared out of context. Cracked documents this phenomenon. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Why people believe it

There are several reasons these rumors gain traction:

• Celebrity name recognition: Hart and Kreischer are well-known, so people are more likely to believe shocking stories about them.
• Social media amplification: Short videos, misleading captions, or misattributed names spread faster than corrections.
• Desire for sensational content: “Felony arrest” stories are dramatic. Even ambiguous statements (like “someone said…” or “word is…”) help.
• Low fact-checking among casual viewers: Many people don’t see the origin; they just see “Kevin Hart arrested” and share it.

How to check for yourself

If you see a claim someone famous was arrested or jailed for a felony, here’s how to verify:

• Search name + “booking charge” or “arrest record” in trusted local or national news outlets.
• Check court records where the alleged crime is said to have happened (many are public). If you see multiple trusted sources covering it, that’s a good sign it’s real.
• Look for corrections or fact-checks. Sites like Snopes, FactCheck.org, PolitiFact often cover celebrity hoaxes.
• Check official statements by the person’s representatives, or their attorney, if available.

Examples of similar hoaxes

• Other celebrities named “Kevin Hart” unrelated to the comedian have legal issues, and sometimes social media mixes them up.
• “Fake arrest” rumors spike after big events, remembrances, or media coverage of the person — people latch onto drama.