Crocheting prodigy busted for baby intercourse and false imprisonment

A crocheting prodigy who was as soon as celebrated on “Good Morning America” has been busted for allegedly having intercourse with a toddler, in keeping with authorities.

Jonah Larson, 17, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly having intercourse with somebody underneath 16 with using drive and for false imprisonment, in keeping with on-line jail information, the La Crosse Tribune reported with out additional element on precisely what he’s accused of.

Larson captured nationwide consideration at age 15 when he amassed over 386,000 Instagram followers on an account for his crocheting enterprise, “Jonah’s Palms,” in keeping with a “Good Morning America” characteristic hailing him as a prodigy and a rising philanthropist.

He started studying the craft at simply 5 years previous by watching YouTube movies, in keeping with the characteristic.

The teenager’s enterprise helps training initiatives in Ethiopia, the place he was born, the outlet reported.

A multicolor crochet flower tote bag he designed was set to look in a Smithsonian exhibit in Washington, D.C., beginning in August, the outlet stated.

Larson was free of the La Crosse County Jail after posting $5,000 bond.

No additional particulars on the alleged incident have been launched.