Who is Chris Chan and what did he do?

Chris Chan, whose full name is Christine Weston Chandler, is a controversial internet personality and creator of the webcomic series Sonichu.

Chandler, who is also known by the initials CWC, gained notoriety on the internet for a variety of reasons, including her online behavior, interactions with trolls, and personal struggles.

Chandler is one of the most documented individuals in internet history due to the extensive coverage of her life by online communities.

Background

Born on February 24, 1982, in Charlottesville, Virginia, Chandler initially gained attention for creating Sonichu, a webcomic that blends elements from the Pokémon character Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Chandler’s personal life, gender identity (she came out as a trans woman in 2016), and frequent online activity made her a target for online trolling and harassment.

Various internet users have documented her life in excruciating detail, often without her consent.

Controversies

Chandler’s notoriety has largely been fueled by her interactions with trolls who have exploited her vulnerabilities for entertainment.

Over the years, Chandler has been involved in various legal and personal controversies.

The most serious of these came to light in 2021 when Chandler was arrested and charged with incest after recordings surfaced allegedly implicating her in a sexual relationship with her elderly mother, who has dementia.

This case brought significant media attention and further intensified public scrutiny.

Chan was given a 180 day suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay $514 in court costs, according to court records.