Judge Frees 'Reckless Ben' to Post as Lego Suit Continues
A July 6 preliminary injunction from a Utah federal judge lifted the gag, but RICO and defamation claims remain unresolved.
- Judge Barlow signed the injunction July 6, 2026, modifying the prior gag order's scope.
- BAM Franchising's RICO and defamation claims against Schneider remain active in case No. 2:26-cv-00593.
- Schneider, known online as 'Reckless Ben,' still faces separate pending criminal charges.
Why it matters: A gag order lifted is not vindication; the underlying claims and charges still stand unresolved.
D. Utah docket, BAM Franchising Inc. et al. v. Schneider et al., No. 2:26-cv-00593 ↗ · Jul 10, 20267/10/26 · ✓ Checked✓