TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

As a seasoned observer of the digital realm, I must say the lives of these individuals have taken quite an unexpected turn. From the King of YouTube to the Stokes Twins, it seems that fame and fortune can often blur the lines between pranks and criminal acts.

Authorities are looking into accusations against Hannah Hiatt

Following accusations of maltreatment towards her child named James, the social media influencer on TikTok found herself under police scrutiny. This individual initially gained popularity through a video posted in October, which depicted a collection of 17 soiled diapers scattered throughout their home.

The Ogden Police Department in Utah confirmed on December 10th to People magazine that they have initiated an investigation due to multiple reports received from Child Protective Services and law enforcement. A detective has already been assigned to handle this case.

TopMob News attempted to contact both the Ogden Police Department in Utah and Hannah’s representative regarding the case, however, we have yet to receive a response.

Initially, fans began expressing worry last month after Hannah posted a video on TikTok that has since been removed, showing James seated in a shopping cart during a grocery outing. In the video, the toddler appeared distressed as Hannah’s spouse approached him, covering his face with his hands.

After publishing her post, spectators claimed that James showed signs of being startled or frightened by Hannah and her spouse. One viewer even compared her to a newer version of parenting YouTube personality Ruby Franke, who is now imprisoned due to allegations of child abuse.

Hannah, who is a parent to a 2-month-old child together with her partner, has since refuted the allegations. She criticized her detractors as people overeager for TikTok fame, while emphasizing that she and her loved ones are content and joyful.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

She noted in her November 30 TikTok post that her kids are active and well-fed, adding that their playfulness is a clear sign they are thriving.

Hannah added, “At this moment, it’s laughable to be likened to Ruby Franke. It’s genuinely funny. In our modern times, people have the knack of turning nothingness into something.

Additionally, the mommy blogger also voiced her support for her husband, emphasizing that they share an exceptionally close father-son relationship with their oldest child.

Hannah commented, “My husband is simply the best, most loving, caring, and nurturing father one could ever hope to find anywhere in the world. In fact, he spends nearly all his time playing on the ground with our son, James, about ninety percent of the day.

For more influencers who have gotten caught up in controversies, read on… 

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

In 2023, it was Colleen Ballinger, not her YouTube character Miranda Sings, who encountered controversy. This internet celebrity, famous for her awkward Miranda Sings persona, faced allegations of inappropriate behavior and grooming underage fans.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

Girl, watch your mouth. It all started when the Girl, Wash Your Face author posted about her house cleaner and it got increasingly dirty. 

In a clip of the since-deleted post resurfaced by Angie Treasure, Hollis referenced an April 2021 livestream where she spoke about a woman who “cleans the toilets,” noting that “someone commented and said, ‘You’re privileged AF’ and I was like, ‘You’re right. I’m super freaking privileged, but also I worked my ass off to have the money to have someone come twice a week and clean my toilets’ and I told her that. And then she said, ‘Well, you’re unrelatable.'”

Hollis’ response was to explain she had no interest in being relatable pointing out that icons and historical figures like Harriet TubmanRuth Bader GinsburgMarie Curie and Oprah Winfrey were “all unrelatable AF.” 

Exceptwhile selling millions of copies of her books is great, a revered abolitionist she is not. 

Days later, Hollis issued an Instagram apology, explaining, “I know I’ve caused tremendous pain in mentioning prominent women—including several women of color—whose struggles and achievements I can’t possibly understand.” Moreover, she continued, “I disregarded the people whose hard work doesn’t afford them financial security, often due to inherently racist and biased systems.”

Added the Girl, Stop Apologizing author, “The important thing for me to do now, something I should have already done, is honestly, be quiet and listen.”

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

In March 2020, the creator of Something Navy clothing line and original blogger informed her Instagram followers that she had tested positive for COVID-19, intending to self-isolate in her Manhattan apartment with her husband Brandon Charnas and their daughters Ruby and Esme. However, eight days later, her entire household—including their nanny—decided to move to the Hamptons.

When her husband cracked that only “hot” people were getting the virus, emotions boiled over.  

Later, she published a heartfelt apology, acknowledging several issues – their nanny was also infected with the virus, they had taken precautions like having doormen clear the lobby before leaving, not stopping for gas, and getting groceries delivered; their Hamptons residence was on a secluded street. However, the harm caused still lingered.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

In 2020 fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande dished out a healthy serving of criticism to registered dietitian Zuckerbrot. In a series of posts, Gellis Lande shared anonymous tales from dieters, not verified by TopMob News, at least one of which who said she had paid upwards of $20,000 to follow the New Yorker’s high-fiber F-Factor Diet only to experience rashes, intense cramps, indications of metal poisoning and—in the most extreme allegation—a miscarriage. Gellis Lande’s crusade caught the attention of The New York Times which published a piece detailing the saga. 

Having hired lawyer Lanny Davis, once White House special council to former president Bill Clinton, Zuckerbrot denied the claims and the suggestion that her plan led to disordered eating, telling the paper that across upwards of 176,000 purchases of her snack bars and powders she had received just 50 health complaints. She later released a Certificate of Analysis to dispute concerns the products contained heavy metals and went on Today to further defend her program.

As for Gellis Lande, Zuckerbrot is hardly impressed. “I believe in her mind she thinks she’s helping people and that the lifestyle I lead is poisoning everyone and giving them anorexia,” Zuckerbrot, who’s worked with Megyn Kelly, sniped to the Times. “But she’s a fashion blogger.”

Zuckerbrot filed two lawsuits against Gellis Lande, claiming she “began a smear campaign to destroy” her brand. Both suits are pending. Gellis Lande has denied the claims.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

2020 marked a significant period of racial awareness globally. However, it was Jessica Mulroney, a close associate of Meghan Markle, who experienced a sudden awakening. In a lengthy Instagram video, lifestyle influencer Sasha Exeter detailed their issues, which started when Mulroney took offense to Exeter’s appeal for her followers to use their influence positively and aid in the fight against racial injustice towards the Black community.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

Known for his popular videos on Vine and YouTube, such as “I DUCT TAPED My Brothers $400,000 Truck!”, this internet personality made headlines after being fired from Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark. In 2020, he moved up to bigger ventures.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

After over a year of reconciliation with beauty vlogger Tati Westbrook, the YouTube star found himself involved in fresh conflicts. In an August 2020 tweet, subtly criticizing some celebrities launching makeup lines, he suggested that Alicia Keys, who is often seen without makeup, should not have a skincare collection. He later apologized for this remark, stating he’s “not the gatekeeper of makeup.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

In the opening of her May 2020 video, vlogger Myka Stauffer from The Stauffer Life expressed that it was the hardest video she and her husband James had ever made publicly. It quickly became apparent that this wasn’t a video about their newborn routine or diet, but rather an announcement that they had placed their 4-year-old son Huxley, whom they adopted from China in 2017, with his “forever family” due to struggles managing his autism.

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

Quite the ride. When Hall announced in May 2020 that he and his fellow TikTok star “might do a whole road trip all the way across country in the next few days…” they received more than just the sightseeing recommendations they were after. Hall’s Twitter followers were already less than thrilled that the two were flouting stay at home recommendations to take a trip, causing the Gen Z idol to shoot back, “most states lifted quarantine, the boys are driving across country staying out of contact from everyone… it’s not that deep.”

But they dug an even deeper hole when they passed through Lee County, Tex. five days later, the sheriff’s office confirming that Hall was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and Hossler arrested and charged with possession of controlled substances. (They both posted bail the next day. TopMob News reached out to both reps for comment at the time. Hall’s rep declined to comment; Hossler’s didn’t respond.) 

In a June essay, Hall told People he’d “started on the path” toward getting sober: “While I’ve messed up in the past, I’m learning and growing… and I will make you proud. I promise.”

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

Some pranks are cute. Say, George Clooney and Brad Pitt covering Julia Roberts‘ dressing room door in shaving cream. This is not that. In October 2019, the YouTube personalities, known as the Stokes Twins clad themselves in black and, pretending as if they’d just robbed a bank, called an Uber to serve as a getaway while a camera rolled. Definitely not in on the joke, the Uber driver refused to peel away and a bystandercalled the cops. 

“Irvine police arrived and ordered the Uber driver out at gunpoint,” the Orange County District Attorney’s Office later shared in a press release. The driver was released once authorities determined he was not involved, the release continued, and “police issued a warning to the Stokes brothers about the dangers of their conduct.”

Four hours later the twins allegedly recreated the routine on the University of California, Irvine campus, resulting in their arrest. Facing up to four years in prison if convicted on false imprisonment and swatting charges, they received the ire of Orange County D.A. Todd Spitzer, who said in a statement, “These are crimes that could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed.”

In a 2020 news release, their lawyer said, “We can say without hesitation that our clients are in fact not guilty of any crimes.” Still, they pled guilty to lesser charges of misdemeanor false imprisonment and reporting false emergencies, receiving 160 hours of community service and one year of probation. 

TikToker Hannah Hiatt Under Investigation After Viral Toddler Video

In a turn of events, the individual known as Dawson, once hailed as the “King of YouTube” for his extensive videos that garnered him over 34 million followers, experienced the end of his reign in June 2020. This was prompted by a controversial tweet he posted and later deleted, criticizing the online beauty community, particularly James Charles. The tweet, since removed, accused members of being self-centered, manipulative, and vindictive, among other things. He specifically targeted Charles as a young, egotistical, power-hungry figure who needed a lesson in humility.

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2024-12-11 04:17