…Researched and contributed by Henry George.
A mother has been accused of physically and sexually abusing a group of minors, including her own 15-year-old daughter, and “pimping” them out for social media fame.
Tiffany Smith, 41, who allegedly “pimped” out a group of teenagers, including her daughter Piper Rockelle, has been branded the “Pimp of YouTube” by her daughter’s alleged victims.
One parent claims Smith mailed out her daughter’s “soiled training bras and panties” to an unknown fan, stating that “Old men like to smell this stuff”.
The parents of the 11 kids are each demanding $2 million (£1.61m) from Smith and her boyfriend Hunter Hill, who both ran the Piper Squad, claiming they were never paid despite their contributions to the channel’s success.
The trial is taking place in Los Angeles, California.
A Mother’s Pride in Her Alleged Crimes
Tiffany Smith reportedly bragged about being the “madam” behind the heinous crime and even confessed to making “kiddie porn”.
The shameful mother allegedly stood proud of her inappropriate behaviour, which included sending her daughter’s underwear to an outside party, and physically and sexually abusing a group of minors.
Smith’s daughter reportedly has almost 11 million subscribers on YouTube, and her reported net worth is around $3 million (£2.42m).
The Victims’ Testimonies
In a 147-page complaint, the teenagers and children describe the alleged abuse they endured at the hands of Smith, calling her a “mean-spirited control freak”.
It is unclear what will happen to Smith and her boyfriend, Hunter Hill, who have both been accused of these crimes.
Commentary
The reported actions of Tiffany Smith are appalling and demonstrate a complete disregard for the wellbeing of minors.
It is crucial that those who have been abused by Smith and her associates receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
The rise of social media has enabled individuals to gain fame and fortune, but it should never come at the expense of exploiting vulnerable individuals.
It is important to remember that social media personalities are not immune to legal consequences, and justice must be served.