Where is Chauncey Young now? 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' inmate with six different charges awaits trial

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' inmate Chauncey Young was accused of first-degree violence, theft of goods, and aggravated robbery
UPDATED APR 10, 2024
The outcome of 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' inmate, Chauncey Young's trial, which will decide his fate, is still pending (@Netflix)
The outcome of 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' inmate, Chauncey Young's trial, which will decide his fate, is still pending (@Netflix)

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: During his time on Netflix's 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment,' Chauncey Young's determination to get out of jail and reintegrate into society was evident to all. He frequently used his allotted free calls to contact his family, urging them to bail him out.

He made direct appeals to his mother for assistance, expressing his strong aversion to remaining in jail. He repeatedly emphasized his determination to all in his power to get out and make the most of the opportunity that life had provided for him.

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young is wearing an ankle monitor that tracks his whereabouts (Netflix)
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young is wearing an ankle monitor that tracks his whereabouts (@Netflix)

Since the undertaking, Chauncey has been released on bond from prison, but his freedom remains constrained pending his trial, which will ultimately determine his fate. Currently, he wears an ankle monitor that keeps track of his movements. Given the extensive list of allegations against him, Chauncey's concerns about his destiny were not unwarranted.

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young frequently called his family on free calls, pleading with them to save him (Netflix)
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young frequently called his family on free calls, pleading with them to save him (@Netflix)

Chauncey Young got into a physical altercation with 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's True Story

For many participants of Netflix's 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment,' it served as a chance to gain fresh perspectives and discern their place in the world. Take Chauncey, for instance, who had recently been assigned to the H-Unit at the Pulaski County Detention Facility just before the experiment began.

He quickly encountered one of the compound's most prominent figures, but circumstances shifted rapidly. Chauncey, still awaiting conviction and sentencing, harbored deep concerns about his future, occasionally leading to bouts of frustration directed at his fellow inmates.

Randy "True Story" Randall attempted to speak with Chauncey, fearing that his attitude might compromise the experiment's continued success. However, the younger guy did not appreciate this, believing that their situations were not the same and that True Story did not comprehend his point of view.

This led him to frequently taunt True Story, even going so far as to mock him once while True Story was attempting to change the TV channel. True Story, who did not enjoy being mocked, got into a violent conflict with Chauncey. While this did not grow much, it did make the scene between the two tense.

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young is wearing an ankle monitor that tracks his whereabouts (Netflix)
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young got into a fight with True Story (@Netflix)

Chauncey Young and True Story get past their differences on 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment'

After Sheriff Eric Higgins issued an ultimatum to all of the convicts on how they might persuade him to let the experiment continue, Chauncey and True Story had a heart-to-heart. During this time, the two were able to clear the air, with True Story explaining that he merely wanted to help Chauncey through an area he was unfamiliar with.

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young settle down score with True Story (Netflix)
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment's Chauncey Young settles down score with True Story (@Netflix)

What was Chauncey Young on 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' charged for?

Chauncey had been in the Pulaski County Detention Facility's H-Unit for roughly a month before the experiment began. Faced with six distinct counts, he was concerned that the likely term he faced would mean spending the most, if not all, of his life in jail.

He said that he did not believe he should be in prison because he aspired to be a technological engineer and was highly proficient with technology. Chauncey faced accusations of aggravated robbery, theft of goods, and first-degree violence.

He was also charged with possessing a controlled drug with the intent to distribute it.

Chauncey Young on 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' was charged on 6 different counts (Netflix)
Chauncey Young on 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' was charged on 6 different counts (@Netflix)

'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' is available for streaming in its entirety on Netflix. 

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