Twisted ‘trash streamer’ mocks model after he brutalised in horrific live video as he faces two years in jail
A POPULAR Russian ‘trash streamer’ has mocked a model over compensation fees after he violently abused her during a live broadcast.
Alena Efremova, 21, had her face rammed into a table on multiple occasions by 23-year-old Andrey Burim – aka Mellstroy –in a shocking incident that was widely viewed online.
The Moscow based streamer, who has logged 32.5 million views on his videos, has been charged by prosecutors and could face two years in jail if found guilty.
The abusive scenes were broadcast to his 680,000 subscribers and left a traumatised Efremova with “a bloody mess of iron in my mouth, blood and pieces of torn skin.”
The video footage also showed the 23-year-old grabbing her by the neck, then pushing her away.
The alleged victim has since claimed compensation of ten million roubles – £96,500.
But, the popular streamer has gone on record to mock the model over what he suggested was an humiliatingly low amount for him to pay.
“This is too small an amount of money,” he told journalists outside a Moscow court.
“If she was to ask 30 or 40 million (£289,000 or £386,000), I would have paid.
“What have I done anyway? “I haven’t beaten her in any case.
“Her concussion claim is just words.”
Arriving at court, he also mocked the prosecutors over the questions that they may ask.
The model’s lawyer had asked for Burim to be detained by Police ahead of his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Although the 23-year-old remains free, he cannot leave Moscow pending further hearings.
Following the incident, Efremova suffered severe injuries and posted about her experience online.
She said: “Mellstroy beat me up last night and publicly humiliated me in his stream.
“I just want him to be punished for this so it will not happen to any (other) person.”
She added: “I am deeply distressed, my limbs are shaking, my head is splitting with any movement.”
“Not a single normal person who respects themselves will remain in his audience.”
Dangerous Trend
This incident is part of a bigger trend in Russia called ‘trash streaming’ which sees video content creators broadcast their dangerous and sometimes bizarre or chaotic actions live via a webcam or smartphone.
As reported by the Sun, the incidents have seen sick YouTubers inflict torture, bury people alive and even kill for cash.
Last week a Russian YouTuber, whose girlfriend was killed in a sickening live stream, was jailed for causing her death.
30-year-old ‘trash’ vlogger ReeFlay – who uses the name Stanislav Reshetnikov, was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm resulting in death and was sentenced to six years in jail.
Valentina ‘Valya’ Grigoryeva, 28, was subjected to live online “abuse” and died of “head injuries.”
Russian senator Aleksey Pushkov has called for specific legal punishments for “trash streams” highlighting cruelty.
He wants six years jail in the worst cases, and punitive fines.
“This is becoming more and more widespread, so it is necessary to legislatively respond to this form of activity,” he said.
“Naturally, if we are talking about direct participation or complicity in murder, then the imprisonment term may be longer.”
HOW YOU CAN GET HELP:
Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
- Always keep your phone nearby.
- Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
- If you are in danger, call 999.
- Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
- Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
- If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
- Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service available from 10:00am – 4:00pm weekdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm weekends.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.