A Meeting Between Influencers Turns Contentious

Danielle McQueen, a California-based social media influencer, met Gregory Harris, also a prominent influencer, on March 16, 2021. They connected at Harris’ Miami apartment. That night, they engaged in consensual sexual intercourse. McQueen was unaware the encounter was being secretly recorded on Harris’ cell phone.

During the act, McQueen noticed Harris recording. She immediately demanded he stop and delete the footage. He appeared to comply. But later events revealed he never deleted the video.

Nonconsensual Recording and Online Distribution Spark Lawsuit

Weeks later, on April 3, 2021, Harris posted a clip of the sexual video online. He shared the content with his fan base, nearly 300,000 followers. He promoted it on OnlyFans under the label: “FOR PURCHASE ONLY EXCLUSIVE DANIELLE MCQUEEN BACKSHOTS.”

McQueen’s name and image were used without her consent. Harris also targeted McQueen’s followers, driving additional traffic and sales using her likeness. This commercial use of her identity occurred without permission or compensation.

Emotional Toll and Public Backlash

The video spread rapidly online. McQueen faced harassment from both Harris’ fans and her own. She developed severe depression and anxiety. The public exposure and unauthorized use of intimate content led to emotional trauma.

She reported th