Miranda Derrick breaks silence on 7M TikTok cult allegations

Miranda Derrick, a TikTok star, has broken her silence on allegations that she was involved in an alleged cult. In a statement, Derrick refuted claims made by her family and others that she was part of the 7M organisation, the subject of the Netflix docuseries Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult.

In her Instagram Stories, Derrick thanked her supporters and stated that she would not go into too much detail due to legal purposes. However, she wanted to share her side of the story after the series premiered on May 29.

Derrick shared screenshots of her lengthy statement, in which she wrote, "I want to start by saying that I appreciate the concern that has been expressed for my well-being. Due to pending litigation, in which I am a plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit, it's not appropriate for me to comment on specific allegations. Though I will state that I do not condone abuse in any way."

She also addressed her family's claims that she was in a cult, saying, "I love my Mom, Dad, and Melanie, and they will forever be a part of my life. The truth is, we just don't see eye to eye at this time. I believe that this documentary is a one-sided story."

Derrick also shared her own experiences, including how she started her own social media account after her sister Melanie "logged me out of our account and when I asked for access back she denied my request." She also addressed missing her grandfather's funeral, saying she chose not to go because she was being harassed and felt threatened by her family.

In her statement, Derrick emphasised that she is not a victim and is not being abused. She said, "I am just a woman trying to live my life. I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused. I've never asked my family or anyone else to 'help' me in any way. Respectfully, what I choose to do with my life is up to me."