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The Internet's Most Obscure Yet Disgusting Influencers

Jul 26, 2024

Lecture on the Internet's Most Obscure Yet Disgusting Influencers

Overview

  • Focus on obscure influencers responsible for terrible behavior.
  • Examples include a TikToker and Instagrammer accused of animal abuse and a YouTube motivational speaker accused of touching a child.

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Case 1: Lori and Michael Wilson - Online Psychics Turned Criminals

  • **Background: **

    • Operated as online psychics providing tarot and Oracle readings.
    • Formed a large online following by posing as spiritual guides.
  • **Crimes: **

    • Michael Wilson groomed minors using his platform from 2017 to 2019.
    • Lori Wilson attempted witness tampering.
    • Both tried to manipulate and gaslight the victims.
    • FBI and Army investigation leading to their arrest.
    • Michael faced charges related to sexual misconduct with minors, served 15 years, and fined $100,000 each to victims.
    • Lori sentenced to 6 years in prison for witness tampering, fined $20,000.

Case 2: Denise Frasier - Animal Abuse

  • Background:

    • 19-year-old Instagram influencer involved in sexual activities with animals.
    • Posted explicit content and denied allegations initially.
  • Crimes:

    • Arrested for animal cruelty and other related charges.
    • Videos exploited on various platforms, eventually reported to authorities.
    • Denise tried to defend actions citing coercion, yet evidence contradicted her claims.
    • Violated bond terms, leading to additional arrest.
    • Currently awaiting trial with significant potential prison time.

Case 3: Olivia Stone - Elder Abuse

  • Background:

    • 19-year-old married an 89-year-old with dementia while working as nursing aid.
    • Detailed relationship online, leading to public outcry.
  • Crimes:

    • Public saw as exploitation for inheritance.
    • Tweets suggested intentions beyond mere companionship.
    • Revealed difficulty in acquiring the man's SSN and handling bank interferences.
    • Marriage confirmed, pushed back on accusations but public sentiment against her.

Case 4: Anthony Michael Wickless - Assault and Sexual Misconduct

  • Background:

    • First Amendment auditor known for confrontational tactics with law enforcement.
  • Crimes:

    • Assault and non-consensual sexual contact in 2021 by allegedly picking up and assaulting a woman under false pretenses.
    • Arrested and sentenced to supervised probation, violated terms, served jail time.
    • Further charges for vehicular operation violations.

Case 5: Michael Noak Jr. (Brother Polight) - Sexual Battery

  • Background:

    • Motivational speaker with a controversial past, involved in multiple marriages and polygamy.
    • Large following in the online black community.
  • Crimes:

    • Tried for sexually molesting a 14-year-old girl.
    • Investigation revealed DNA evidence against him; pleaded guilty.
    • Sentenced to 7 years in prison and 10 years probation.
    • Continued to try to spin narrative positively on social media.

Case 6: Jay Mazini - Financial Fraud and Kidnapping

  • Background:

    • Famous Instagram influencer known for acts of generosity.
    • Secretly running Ponzi schemes and laundering money.
  • Crimes:

    • Scammed investors out of millions through fake investment schemes.
    • Kidnapped and assaulted a rival in retaliation.
    • Arrested facing multiple counts including money laundering and kidnapping.
    • Plea deal resulted in multiple prison sentences, forfeiture of money.

Conclusion

  • Highlighted several cases showing how obscure influencers can engage in serious criminal activities.
  • Importance of awareness and caution when dealing with online personalities and their influence.