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Twitter influencer sentenced for trying to trick Clinton supporters into voting by text

Wednesday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Douglass Mackey, the social media influencer known as "Ricky Vaughn," was sentenced Wednesday to seven months in prison for falsely assuring supporters of Hillary Clinton they could cast their vote in the 2016 presidential election through text messages or social media posts.Mackey... Read More.

Influencer charged after chaos erupts in New York City’s Union Square

Sunday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Influencer and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat was charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after thousands of people descended on Union Square in New York City Friday afternoon, police said.Cenat was issued a desk appearance ticket... Read More.

Beauty influencer wakes from coma, reunites with baby following aneurysm rupture

Monday, July 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jackie Miller James, a beauty influencer who suffered a brain aneurysm while nine months pregnant, has woken up from a coma and reunited with her baby, according to her family."We are beyond thrilled to share that your loving prayers for Jackie... Read More.

Pregnant beauty influencer suffers brain aneurysm, in a coma a week before due date

Wednesday, June 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A beauty influencer and new mother remains in a coma a week after she suffered a brain aneurysm while nine months pregnant, spotlighting the potential risk of stroke during pregnancy.Jackie Miller James simultaneously underwent an emergency C-section and brain surgery last... Read More.

Trial postponed for fitness influencer accused of scamming thousands of customers

Wednesday, March 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The trial of a Texas fitness influencer accused of scamming thousands of customers and misleading those with eating disorders has been postponed.The trial was supposed to begin this week, but Dallas court officials told ABC News they had not reached the case... Read More.

Trial begins for fitness influencer accused of scamming thousands of customers

Tuesday, March 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The trial of a Texas fitness influencer accused of scamming thousands of customers and misleading those with eating disorders begins Tuesday.Brittany Dawn Davis, better known as Brittany Dawn, was sued by the state Attorney General's Office in February 2022, accused of... Read More.

Mom of three credits influencer with saving her life by sharing breast cancer diagnosis

Thursday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Carli Williams, of Texas, went from following an influencer on Instagram to crediting the woman with saving her life.Williams, 33, said she felt a small lump in her breast last year, but was told by doctors that it was probably just... Read More.

Fashion influencer launches exclusive clothing collection for fall

Tuesday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fashion influencer Caitlin Covington has become a go-to for everyday outfit inspiration, with more than one million followers on Instagram.Now, Covington has teamed up with apparel brand Liverpool Los Angeles to curate an exclusive collection for fall."I have been a huge... Read More.

Mom warns of COVID-19 misinformation after she says she became anti-vaccine influencer

Tuesday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As experts warn about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in online parent groups, one mom is speaking out about how she inadvertently became an anti-vaccine influencer.Heather Simpson of Dallas, Texas, said she turned to wellness groups and became an online influencer... Read More.

Kamala Harris’ influencer niece ‘should create a firewall’ between business and family, some ethics experts advise

Wednesday, April 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In many ways, entrepreneur and influencer Meena Harris' most recent promotional tour has looked like any other -- pitching her latest best-selling children's book, touting her thriving lifestyle and clothing label, and talking up her soaring social media profile.But Harris' connection... Read More.

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