Nebraska Teen Faces Felony Charges for Train Derailment Stunt

The 17-year-old allegedly tampered with a rail switch to record the crash for YouTube, causing $350,000 in damages.

Prosecutors are seeking to transfer the case from juvenile to adult court.
The incident involved two locomotives and five loaded coal cars derailing.
Investigators found evidence linking the teen to the scene, including a missing padlock and CCTV footage.
The teen described himself as a train enthusiast and recorded the crash with a tripod.
Authorities discovered the video posted on a YouTube account believed to be linked to the teen.