Miranda Derrick Breaks Her Silence on Dancing For the Devil Documentary and Allegations She's in a Cult

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is speaking out for the first time since the May 29 premiere of Netflix's documentary. In the three-part series, Miranda's parents and her sister, Melanie Ekeler (née Wilking), tell producers that they believe Miranda to be in a cult run by Robert Shinn, a pastor at LA's Shekinah Church as well as the founder of 7M Films, the management company which represent's Miranda dance career.“Hey guys, I hope you're having a wonderful day,” Derrick said in an Instagram Story published on June 4. “I just wanted to hop on here really quick and first of all say thank you to everybody who's been so supportive during this time.

In the next couple slides I've included my statement of this documentary that's just been released. I can't go into too much detail because of legal purposes, but I wanted to add my side of the story a little bit."In the written statements on the following slides, Derrick clarifies that she has seen the documentary, but “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.” In the docuseries, Shinn is accused by multiple women of sexual assault.“I cannot speak for anyone else but myself,” Miranda adds.Regarding her relationship with her family, she notes that she loves both of her parents, as well as her , “and they will forever be a part of my life.” However, she says, “the truth is, we just don't see eye to eye at this time.”Regarding the portrayal of her involvement with 7M Films and the Shekinah Church, she adds, “I believe that this documentary is a one-sided story.” She goes on to say that when she “[gave] her life to Jesus Christ in 2020,” she asked her.