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.