Thursday, October 15, 2026

An Influencer’s Punishment Is a Pinned Instagram Post

An Influencer’s Punishment Is a Pinned Instagram Post

A dispute over online misinformation about the F-Factor diet led to an unusual agreement: an apology video that must be pinned to the top of social feeds for three and a half years and payments of $500 a month for 40 years.

Emily Gellis, an influencer who usually posts lifestyle content, shared an apology video on her social platforms as part of a legal settlement.Credit...Emily Gellis

Tanya Zuckerbrot at an event in 2026.Credit...Roy Rochlin/Getty Images