‘Madam’ mom of teen YouTube star Piper Rockelle settles M…
Exposing the Disturbing Allegations Against a YouTube Star's Mother
The self-described "madam" mom of a teen YouTube sensation who was sued for allegedly abusing nearly a dozen of her daughter's young co-creators and not compensating them for their work reached a settlement with the kids, a new report said.Uncovering the Shocking Allegations and the Fight for Justice
Allegations of Abuse and Exploitation
The lawsuit filed against Tiffany Smith, the mother of 17-year-old YouTube star Piper Rockelle, paints a disturbing picture of alleged abuse and exploitation. According to the court documents, Smith is accused of sexually, physically, and emotionally abusing a group of 11 minors who were part of Rockelle's "Piper Squad" on her YouTube channel.The alleged victims claim that Smith made inappropriate sexual remarks about their bodies, including asking one of the boys how long his penis was and commenting on another's "bunch of freckles on his d--k." The lawsuit also alleges that Smith touched the teens' legs, thighs, and buttocks inappropriately.In other disturbing incidents, the suit claims that Smith frequently spanked the young YouTubers' butts, once tried to spit in a girl's mouth, and talked to them about sex or oral sex. The mother is also accused of encouraging the teens to be sexually aggressive during video shoots and even making out with her own daughter to "teach her how to 'kiss.'"Allegations of Exploitation and Lack of Compensation
The lawsuit also alleges that the teens were never compensated for the millions of dollars they helped Rockelle and Smith make, despite acknowledging that they weren't ever promised payment. The teens claim that their "youth was stripped away at a very young age" due to Smith's actions.The Settlement and Pursuit of Justice
After the 11 alleged victims, who are all still minors, slapped Smith with a million civil suit in early 2022, she agreed to settle the case earlier this week. The exact details of the agreement were not immediately clear, but one of the teen girls involved in the lawsuit stated that the suit was "never about money.""It was to make sure she couldn't do what she did to me to another kid," the teen girl said, emphasizing that the goal was to hold Smith accountable and prevent her from harming other young individuals.The attorney representing the 11 youngsters, Matt Sarelson, praised the victims for their bravery and intelligence, stating, "They're smart and brave. What they went through was grotesque. I look forward to watching them thrive as young adults."Meanwhile, the mother of one of the teen boys involved in the lawsuit expressed that the goal was not to change the industry, but to "bring awareness that predators can be found in any field" and to hold the person who harmed their child accountable.The settlement reached in this case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting young content creators and ensuring that they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial that the industry and the public remain vigilant in addressing and preventing such disturbing allegations of abuse and exploitation.