Protective Custody Rejected for TikTok Mum Accused of Exploiting Baby for Clicks, Money

The influencer had amassed over 1 million followers.
Protective Custody Rejected for TikTok Mum Accused of Exploiting Baby for Clicks, Money
An image from the Queensland Police Service shows the accused being arrested on Jan. 16. Courtesy of the Queensland Police Service
Crystal-Rose Jones
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A social media influencer accused of giving her one-year-old child medication to induce sickness so that she could increase her social media following, was blown kisses by a supporter as she appeared in court for the first time on Jan. 17.

Mathew Cuskelly, a lawyer representing the 34-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her child, asked Brisbane Magistrates Court to place his client in protective custody once she enters prison.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.