The popular app TikTok is facing uncertainty in the United States due to a law requiring it to be sold to a government-approved buyer. Despite this, President Trump signed an executive order stalling the ban for 75 days, keeping the app afloat for the time being. In the meantime, several true-crime stories associated with TikTok have captured attention.
One such story is featured in the 2024 Netflix series “Dancing for the Devil”, which explores allegations of abuse, fraud, labor violations, extortion, grooming, and assault within the talent company 7M Films and Shekinah Church led by Pastor Robert Shinn. Another documentary on Peacock delves into the 2021 murders of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron by Ana’s estranged husband, Ali Abulaban, a TikTok star known as JinnKid, shedding light on domestic violence and the dark side of social media fame. Additionally, an episode of an Investigation Discovery series looks at the story of Sania Khan, a Pakistani American influencer who faced backlash from her conservative community after speaking out about her abusive marriage on TikTok.
The series of TikTok videos posted by Tareasa Johnson, known as Reesa Teesa, recounting her tumultuous marriage also gained widespread attention on the app. While the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain, the captivating true-crime stories associated with the platform are shedding light on the darker side of social media and the impact it can have on individuals’ lives.
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