Dean Withers Reveals Death Threats Amid ‘False Rape Allegation’
Dean Withers, a left‑wing commentator, reported receiving death threats and a false rape allegation spread via a fake TikTok account named “Emily.” The account allegedly used the identity and photos of a minor from Australia, which the real girl later denied involvement in. Withers also claimed a bomb threat was made against his home, prompting him to wait with a firearm until police arrived, but the threat was later deemed unfounded.
- ▪Dean Withers said a fabricated TikTok account called “Emily” posted false rape accusations against him, using images of an Australian minor.
- ▪The girl whose photos were used clarified she was not involved in the videos and was receiving unwanted messages.
- ▪Withers reported a bomb threat to his house, waited with a 9mm handgun, and later spoke with Grand Junction police who confirmed the threat was fake.
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| Publication time | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:39:24 -0400 |
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By Jordan KingReporter0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Left-wing commentator Dean Withers has said he faced death threats and that a fake TikTok account made false rape allegations against him.Withers, who featured on the popular Jubilee YouTube Series Surrounded, said in a post on X: "Right wing twitter has decided to peddle a false rape allegation against me all over the time line."This allegation originates from a FAKE TikTok account named 'Emily,' this account stole the identity of a minor from Australia to pretend to be a girl.
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