@cultexpert: They raided the “TikTok Cult.” A raid I was happy to see happen! Federal agents - FBI, IRS, Department of Labor, U.S. Postal Service - rolled up on July 25 to a Tujunga home tied to the "TikTok cult" featured in Netflix’s Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. The investigation spans sex trafficking, money laundering, mail fraud, tax evasion, and even COVID‑19 fraud! Miranda and James Derrick (the dancers at the heart of the doc) have wiped their social media, apparently in the weeks following the raid. What’s criminal—and decades in the making—is how emotional manipulation, isolation, and coercive loyalty can masquerade as opportunity, mentorship, or salvation. This isn’t just about one cult leader or influencer; it’s a case study in how control operates in outfits that look like success! Did you see this documentary? What's your take on the most recent events? Video Credit: @etchaskej

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Thursday 21 August 2025 20:52:40 GMT