Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images James Charles apologized for messaging teen boys in a video titled "holding myself accountable." He said he initially exchanged sexual messages with them because he was "desperate.". Since May 2019, more than 15 men and boys have accused James Charles of sexual misconduct, ranging from allegations that the YouTube star solicited nude photos from minors to claims that he sexually harassed men in-person and through conversations on apps like Snapchat and Instagram. Beauty influencer and YouTuber James Charles, 21, is currently facing allegations from multiple teens who have said he sent them sexual messages on social media when they were under the age of 18.