The charismatic judge who captured attention during the trial of the controversial influencer known as Clavicular has returned to court. This time, he presided over a case involving another online personality, dubbed ‘Baby Alien,’ who faced accusations related to the shooting of an alligator in Florida.
On Wednesday, Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres, the man behind the ‘Baby Alien’ persona, appeared before Judge Marcus Bach Armas. Torres faced charges of firing a weapon at an alligator, an incident that has drawn significant attention.
At 26 years old, Cotto Torres entered a plea of no contest and consequently received a sentence of six months’ probation, as reported by NBC Miami.
As part of his sentence, Torres is required to complete 20 hours of community service and attend firearm safety classes provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the outlet confirmed.
Judge Bach Armas first rose to viral fame after he handed down a similar sentence to Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, just last Friday. Peters was also sentenced to 20 hours of community service and six months of probation.
The internet quickly took notice of Judge Bach Armas, with many commenting on how he seemingly overshadowed Peters. The judge’s presence was described using the term ‘mogged,’ which refers to outshining or eclipsing someone in terms of appearance, success, or achievements.
In footage posted last month, Peters could be seen pointing a handgun into swampy waters from an airboat at the Francis S. Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area.
Torres Cotto, as well as another influencer known as Andrew ‘Cuban Tarzan’ Morales, allegedly joined Peters on the water.
Judge Marcus Bach Armas went viral for upstaging ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular last Friday and was back in court on Wednesday to deal with another influencer
Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres, better known by his ‘Baby Alien’ moniker, was given six months of probation after pleading no contest
The influencer known as ‘Baby Alien’ has nearly 394,000 followers on TikTok, where he is known for his comedy sketches
Cotto Torres’ attorney, Yale Sanford, said the no contest plea allowed him to ‘move forward and focus on the future.’
‘Known to millions online as Baby Alien, he has built a large following through humor and entertainment, and he looks forward to continuing to create content that makes people smile,’ Sanford told PEOPLE.
The influencer has about 394,000 followers on TikTok and is known for his comedy sketches and raunchy posts.
In the video published last month, one of the bystanders appeared to say that the animal was dead before Peters cut him off.
‘Just got to make sure,’ Peters said, before firing another round. ‘Yeah, I think it’s dead.’
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission posted on X that it was aware of and investigating the video containing Peters and Cotto Torres after it started circulating online.
The influencer group was subsequently charged for ‘unlawfully and knowingly [discharging] a firearm in a public place,’ according to documents from the Miami–Dade State’s Attorney’s Office obtained by the Daily Mail.
Peters’ attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, previously said he was ‘following the instructions of a licensed airboat guide’ and stressed that ‘no people or animals were harmed,’ per the BBC.
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Torres Cotto’s attorney said the no contest plea would allow him to ‘move forward and focus on the future’
The influencer accepted a plea deal last Friday in Miami-Dade Count and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges.
Peters has become increasingly popular online for ‘looksmaxxing,’ an internet subculture comprised mostly of young men going to extreme extents to supposedly maximize their physical attractiveness and facial features.
However, Peters was outshined at his sentencing, as users ironically noted that Bach Armas was a ‘chad,’ internet terminology for a wildly good-looking and successful man.
Sadly for his new fans, Bach Armas is a 42-year-old married father-of-two who lives with his family in Miami.
The acclaimed judge is of Jewish and Cuban heritage but was born and raised in Miami-Dade.
He wed fellow lawyer Lara Marisa Bach in July 2012 and the couple share two daughters.
Bach Armas has been a county court judge with the 11th judicial circuit in and for Miami-Dade County’s criminal division for the past three years.
Bach Armas has been a county court judge with the 11th judicial circuit in and for Miami-Dade County’s criminal division for the past three years
On his website, he said he hoped to ‘bring a fresh, compassionate and community-oriented approach to the bench that is respectful and understanding of the needs of litigants and their counsel.’
Previously, he served as a legal and government affairs executive with the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium for 12 years, advising senior executives on transformative sports and entertainment ventures.
Bach Armas described himself as experienced in ‘all areas of transactional and litigation matters’ on a public LinkedIn profile.
Beyond his legal career, Bach Armas was awarded the City Year of Mentorship Award for his mentoring efforts in Miami last year.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Sanford for further comment.
