After weeks of claiming he was legally prohibited from releasing the next chapter of his investigation, YouTuber Reckless Ben may finally be free to publish part 3 of his investigative series into Bricks & Minifigs (BAM).
According to a proposed court filing obtained by Dexerto, BAM Franchising and the defendants in the company’s ongoing lawsuit have jointly asked a Utah court to modify the temporary restraining order that Ben Schneider, better known as Reckless Ben, said prevented him from uploading the video.
A screencap from a Reckless Ben video – YouTube @RecklessBen
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If approved by the court, the revised order would explicitly protect the defendants’ ability to discuss the case publicly, potentially removing the biggest obstacle standing in the way of Part 3’s release.
Court Filing Could Open the Door
The dispute stems from the highly publicized controversy surrounding the Bricks & Minifigs store in Salem, Oregon. Bryan Mansell alleges that a valuable Star Wars LEGO collection consigned by his family at that location was improperly handled by former franchise operators.
Schneider’s investigation into the case attracted impressive crossover appeal, combing elements of true crime, conspiracy, and corruption. The Bricks & Minifigs videos have drawn millions of views and brought national attention to the dispute.
In May, BAM Franchising filed suit against Schneider, Reckless Ben LLC, Bryan Mansell, and other defendants. A temporary restraining order was subsequently entered in the case.
On June 9, Schneider uploaded a video titled My Final Message, explaining that although Part 3 had already been completed, he believed releasing it would violate the court’s order.
Ben “Reckless Ben” Sneider in one of his YouTube videos – YouTube @RecklessBen
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“I can’t post it, or I will go to jail,” Schneider said at the time, noting that he could not even mention Bricks & Minifigs by name. “And not only that, I will also immediately lose my lawsuit of $300,000 and the GoFundMe we made for Brian will go straight to this mystery company that I am no longer allowed to talk about,” he added.
Proposed Order Protects Commentary
The newly proposed preliminary injunction keeps many of the existing restrictions in place. The defendants would still be prohibited from making or encouraging threats, doxxing individuals, trespassing, interfering with Bricks & Minifigs stores, impersonating franchisees, or soliciting confidential information from employees.
Bricks & Minifigs CEO Ammon McNeff – Fox 5 Washington DC, YouTube
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However, the revised language also makes clear that nothing in the order prevents the defendants from discussing the plaintiffs, commenting on the litigation, publishing court filings, or engaging in investigative journalism, criticism, satire, or opinion through platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, and other media.
The filing never specifically references part 3 of Reckless Ben’s Bricks & Minifigs series. However, the new language appears to address the concerns Schneider previously raised about being unable to publish additional reporting on the case.
The Lawsuit Remains Active
The filing also asks the court to vacate the previously scheduled June 30 hearing so both sides can exchange information and pursue settlement discussions or mediation. Even so, the lawsuit itself remains active, and both parties have expressly reserved the right to pursue additional claims and damages in the future.
The proposed order must still be approved and signed by Judge Tony F. Graf Jr. before it takes effect. Until then, whether Reckless Ben immediately releases Part 3 remains to be seen.
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