Dakota Harper was in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Overall assessment: Mostly Reliable

The video accurately reports on the court appearances, charges, and social media presence of Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon. However, it contains a minor inaccuracy regarding the timeline of the fire, stating it occurred 'last week' when it was approximately two weeks prior.

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Dakota Harper was in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026.

True — Multiple news sources confirm that Dakota Harper appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026, where his bond was raised. This date is consistent across several reports.

Dakota Harper is charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.

True — Several news outlets, citing court records, confirm that Dakota Harper has been charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson. These charges are consistently reported across multiple sources.

The charges against Dakota Harper follow a fire last week in Charleston.

Mostly False — Evidence indicates that the fire occurred late Sunday, which was two weeks ago relative to today's date (October 12, 2026), not 'last week'. The charges were filed in connection with a blaze that destroyed an abandoned home.

Felicity Eatmon faces the same charges as Dakota Harper in the case.

True — Multiple sources confirm that Felicity Eatmon is charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson, which are the same charges faced by Dakota Harper. This is consistently reported across various news outlets.

Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon have gained a large following on social media.

True — Multiple sources confirm that Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatmon are known as a TikTok couple or influencers. Felicity Eatmon reportedly has over 72,000 followers, and their joint TikTok account had around 26,700 followers when they were arrested, indicating a significant social media presence.

Dakota Harper is 22 years old.

Unverifiable — Evidence is conflicting regarding Dakota Harper's age. While some sources state he is 22 years old, others report him as 21, 31, or 34, or provide a birthdate that would make him 34. Due to these discrepancies, a definitive age cannot be confirmed.

Dakota Harper appeared in court on Monday, October 5, 2026.

True — Multiple news outlets, including TMZ and LAMag, reported that Dakota Harper appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026. These reports consistently state the date and day of the week.

Prosecutors successfully sought to raise Dakota Harper's bond to $20,000.

True — Several sources confirm that prosecutors successfully sought to raise Dakota Harper's bond from $10,000 to $20,000 during his preliminary hearing. Home confinement was also added as a condition of his bond.

Dakota Harper is charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.

True — Multiple reliable sources, including news reports from ABC News 4, WCHS-TV, Fox News, and USA Today, consistently state that Dakota Harper has been charged with first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.