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TikToker Jordan Aronson Sentenced to 10 Years for Uncle’s Death
8/11/2026, 4:09:27 AM
Incident and Sentencing
On June 13, 2023, 24-year-old Jordan Aronson was staying at the Tampa home of his uncle, philanthropist and 13 Ugly Men co-founder Scott Grebler. A dispute over missing money escalated when Aronson entered his Jeep Wrangler, backed out of the driveway and accelerated forward, striking Grebler and driving him into a palm tree. Grebler suffered severe skull and brain injuries, was placed on a ventilator, and died eight days later. Court records show Aronson was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of probation, 50 hours of community service and an anger-management course.
Background and Relationship
Grebler, 59, was a wealthy philanthropist who suffered from Parkinson’s disease and had reportedly accused Aronson of stealing money. Aronson, a popular TikTok and Instagram creator with about 75,000 followers and a freshman baseball player at Lynn University, had been living with Grebler for roughly two weeks before the fatal argument. Surveillance footage captured a verbal altercation in which Grebler threw papers and a binder at the Jeep before Aronson shifted the vehicle into drive.
Legal Proceedings
Aronson initially pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder but later entered a plea agreement that reduced the charge to manslaughter with a weapon. The agreement eliminated the original murder charge, resulting in the 10-year sentence rather than the statutory maximum of 30 years. Prosecutors highlighted the surveillance video showing the confrontation remained non-physical until the vehicle was driven forward.
Official Response
A spokesperson for the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office, Erin Maloney, noted that while the victim’s family did not wish to pursue criminal charges, the office must base charging decisions on the law and evidence, emphasizing that Aronson must be held accountable.
Broader Context
The case underscores how personal disputes can intersect with social-media fame, drawing public attention to the legal consequences of violent actions even when the perpetrator claims self-defense. It also illustrates the role of plea deals in Florida’s criminal justice system, where reduced charges can significantly lower potential incarceration time.
