Miranda denies these allegations and believes she asked for space from her family during this time.
Miranda Derrick is a dancer and social media influencer.
Miranda's family members have spoken out against the group, claiming she had cut off contact with them due to her involvement.
She has been involved with 7M Films and Shekinah Church, led by Robert Shinn.
The organization has been accused of financial exploitation and exerting control over its members.
Miranda Derrick, a dancer and social media influencer, has been the subject of controversy and allegations regarding her involvement in a religious organization known as 7M Films and Shekinah Church. The organization, led by Robert Shinn, has been accused of financial exploitation and exerting control over its members. Derrick's family members have spoken out against the group, claiming that Miranda had cut off contact with them due to her involvement.
However, Miranda herself has denied these allegations and stated that she gave her life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked for space from her family during this time. She believes that the recent Netflix docuseries,
Miranda Derrick believes that the documentary is one-sided and does not condone abuse in any way.
Miranda Derrick gave her life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked for space from her family to process her new walk with God.
Accuracy
Miranda Derrick cannot comment on specific allegations due to pending litigation.
Miranda Derrick stopped making videos with Melanie after being locked out of their joint TikTok account and refused access.
Miranda Derrick married James 'BDash' Derrick in late 2021.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The author, Lisa Respers France, presents some statements by Miranda Derrick refuting allegations made against her in the Netflix docuseries 'Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult'. However, there is an appeal to authority when Derrick states 'I just wanted to add my side of the story a little bit' and inflammatory rhetoric with phrases like 'I am not a victim, I am not in any harm, I am not being abused'. No other fallacies were found in the article itself.
I just wanted to hop on here really quick and first of all, say thank you so much to everybody who’s been so supportive during this time.
I can’t go into too much detail cause of legal purposes, but I just wanted to add my side of the story a little bit.
CDue to pending litigation, in which I am a plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit, it’s not appropriate for me to comment on specific allegations.
I believe that this documentary is a one-sided story.
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.
Miranda married James 'BDash' Derrick in late 2021.
Miranda stopped making videos with Melanie after being kicked out of their joint TikTok account and refused access.
Accuracy
Miranda attended Melanie's wedding to NFL star Austin Ekeler in May 2024 but did not share any pictures with her sister or Melanie sharing pictures with her.
Miranda became involved with 7M, an entertainment management firm founded by Robert Shinn in 2020.
Miranda married James ‘BDash’ Derrick in late 2021.
Deception
(30%)
The article contains selective reporting as it only presents one side of the story from the author and does not provide any context or evidence to support the claims made by Melanie and her family against Miranda and 7M. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing how difficult it has been for Melanie and her family, but does not provide any counterpoint from Miranda or 7M.
It’s definitely been the hardest year of my life
We’re not allowed to contact her, and it’s really sad because we really don’t know why.
The Wilkings family claimed during an Instagram Live that they hadn’t spoken to her in more than one year.
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes several appeals to authority when reporting on the accusations made by Melanie and her family against Miranda and 7M. She also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the situation as a 'hardest year of [Melanie's] life' and stating that 'it's been really hard to deal with.' However, no formal fallacies were found in the article.
]It's definitely been the hardest year of my life[
We’re not allowed to contact her, and it’s really sad because we’re blocked on absolutely everything.
Miranda subsequently addressed the video via her Instagram Story, claiming that she had 'communicated [with] my parents in the past year multiple times.' She further alleged that she'd stopped making videos with her sister because Melanie kicked her out of their joint TikTok account and 'refused' to grant her access.
Miranda Derrick believes that the documentary is one-sided and does not condone abuse in any way.
Miranda Derrick gave her life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked for space from her family to process her newfound religious beliefs.
Accuracy
Miranda Derrick maintains that she is not a victim of a cult or abuse.
Miranda Derrick gave her life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked for space from her family to process her newfound religious beliefs and desire for personal space.
Miranda Derrick stopped making videos with Melanie after being kicked out of their joint TikTok account and refused access.
Miranda Derrick married James without any family present in the same year.
Deception
(30%)
The author, Chris Murphy, presents a one-sided perspective of the situation by only quoting Miranda Derrick's statements without providing any context or counterarguments from the other parties involved. This selective reporting is deceptive as it does not give a complete picture of the situation and may mislead readers into forming an opinion based on incomplete information.
She maintains that she’s not in a cult.
Miranda Derrick calls the three-part Netflix docuseries ‘one-sided’
Fallacies
(85%)
The author, Chris Murphy, uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the docuseries as 'one-sided' without providing any evidence or explanation for why he believes this to be the case. This is an appeal to emotion and a way to manipulate the reader's perception of the situation.
Miranda Derrick calls the three-part Netflix docuseries 'one-sided'
The author describes the docuseries as 'one-sided' without providing any evidence or explanation
Bias
(95%)
The author, Chris Murphy, does not directly express any bias towards Miranda Derrick or the Shekinah Church in this article. However, the title of the article implies a one-sided perspective by using the term 'one-sided' to describe Netflix's docuseries. This could potentially be seen as implying that there is a bias against Miranda Derrick in the documentary, which may not be accurate without further context. Additionally, Murphy quotes Miranda Derrick stating that she believes the documentary is one-sided and does not provide any counterarguments or evidence to refute this claim. This could potentially influence readers to question the fairness of the documentary without fully understanding its content.
'I believe that this documentary is a one-sided story'
, Miranda did not attend her grandfather’s funeral in January 2021 due to needing permission from someone closer to God.
, Robert Shinn is the founder of 7M Films, a management company that recruited TikTok-famous dancers and required them to give him the majority of their income via tithes and fees, cut off contact with outside friends and family, and attended long late-night Bible study sessions.
, Miranda married James without any family present in the same year.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(70%)
The article provides some factual information about Miranda Derrick's past involvement with the 7M cult and Shekinah church. However, it also includes editorializing and emotional manipulation by stating that the group is a 'shady group' and 'high-control group.' The author also implies that Miranda was brainwashed without providing any evidence to support this claim. Additionally, there is selective reporting as the article only reports details that support the author's position against the 7M cult.
The author implies that Miranda was brainwashed without providing any evidence.
The article refers to 7M as a 'shady group' and a 'high-control group.'
Miranda Derrick married James Derrick without any family present in the same year.
Miranda did not attend her grandfather's funeral in January 2021 due to needing permission from someone closer to God.
Accuracy
Miranda Derrick loves her family but doesn't see eye to eye with them at this time.
Miranda Derrick denied the allegations made by her family and others, stating that she loves them but doesn’t see eye to eye with them at this time.
Miranda Derrick believes that the documentary is one-sided and does not condone abuse in any way.
Miranda Derrick maintains that she is not a victim of a cult or abuse.
Miranda Derrick has filed a defamation lawsuit against some of her accusers in the documentary, citing pending litigation she cannot comment on specific allegations.
Deception
(30%)
The author uses emotional manipulation by stating 'I hope you're having a wonderful day!' and 'I just wanted to hop on here really quick and first of all, say thank you so much to everybody who’s been so supportive during this time.' This is an attempt to elicit sympathy from the reader. The author also uses selective reporting by only presenting Miranda Derrick's side of the story without acknowledging or addressing any allegations made against her in the documentary. The author does not provide any evidence to support Miranda's claims that Dancing for the Devil is a one-sided story.
I hope you’re having a wonderful day!
I just wanted to hop on here really quick and first ofall, say thank you so much to everybody who’s been so supportive during this time.
Dancing for the Devil was a one-sided story.
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting statements from Netflix's documentary and interviews with dancers who have left 7M Films. However, the author does not provide any evidence or reasoning of her own to support these claims. She also uses inflammatory rhetoric by referring to 7M Films as a 'cult' without providing any concrete evidence to back up this claim.
] Miranda Derrick's parents Dean Wilking and Kelly Wilking in "Dancing for the Devil" on Netflix. Courtesy of Netflix[
The Wiking family’s concerns were made public when they shared an Instagram video in February 2022 speculating that 7M was a cult and that Miranda was being manipulated.
Netflix's documentary also features interviews from dancers who have left 7M Films and are now seeking justice against Shinn, including Kevin "Konkrete" Davis, Kailea Gray, and Kylie Douglas.
Bias
(85%)
The author, Monica Mercuri, presents a one-sided narrative in favor of Miranda Derrick without providing substantial evidence to discredit the allegations made by Derrick's family and others. The article heavily leans on Derrick's statements while dismissing the concerns raised by her family as 'a one-sided story'. This reflects a clear ideological bias towards Miranda Derrick.
Dancing for the Devil was “a one-sided story”
I gave my life to Jesus Christ in 2020 and asked my family for some space in the very beginning to collect my thoughts and process my new walk I wanted to take with God.
Miranda Derrick said that she started her own social media account because her sister “logged me out of our account and when I asked for access back she denied my request.
