Tech Influencer Lucy Guo Faces Legal Storm Over Child Exploitation Claims On Passes Platform

Lucy Guo Sued Over Alleged Child Exploitation on Passes Platform

Lucy Guo, the celebrated tech influencer and "Miami party girl," finds herself embroiled in controversy as a class-action lawsuit takes aim at her and her subscription-based platform, Passes. The suit accuses them of enabling the creation and distribution of child pornography, with claims of directly recruiting underage creators.

Allegations of Underage Content Mismanagement

The lawsuit details accusations against Passes and its former agent, Alec Celestin, for allegedly covering up exploitation. It claims that Guo intervened to bypass protections intended for minors on the platform. Guo has passionately refuted these charges.

A significant aspect of the suit involves lead plaintiff Alice Rosenblum, who was allegedly asked to create and upload explicit content while underage. The suit suggests that Guo and her team were aware of Rosenblum's age but failed to act.

“The lawsuit, at least as it is related to Passes AND myself, is utterly meritless,” Guo defended in a public statement.

Passes Under Scrutiny

Passes, known for empowering creators by offering entrepreneurial tools, has drawn big names like Bella Thorne and Shaquille O'Neal among its 1,000 creators. Despite these accusations, the platform boasts over 500,000 subscribers.

Following the lawsuit, it's reported that Passes had once allowed youths aged 15 to 17 to join with parental consent, although such provisions and safeguards have reportedly disappeared from their terms as of February 2024.

Legal and Business Battles

Further complicating Guo’s legal troubles, Passes is also being sued by Fanfix for supposed unfair practices, including allegations of poaching talent and confidential data.

Despite the looming legal challenges, Guo remains a prominent figure in tech. Having been featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, she has built a reputation as a Silicon Valley innovator. Her past achievements include creating a pioneering Twitter bot and receiving the prestigious Thiel Fellowship.

As the legal battles heat up, Guo asserts her innocence, maintaining that the facts are in her favor as she prepares to defend her case in court.