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Something's Not Right

2023/7/13
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Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story

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Coco Berthmann, a rising star in the anti-child sex trafficking movement, announced her cancer diagnosis to her large social media following. Her followers rallied around her, donating to a GoFundMe account to support her alternative treatments. Coco's story of surviving child sex trafficking had already garnered significant attention, making her a prominent advocate.
  • Coco Berthmann announced her cancer diagnosis in January 2022.
  • A GoFundMe account was set up to support her alternative treatments.
  • Coco's story of surviving child sex trafficking contributed to her large following.

Shownotes Transcript

Coco Berthmann’s star is rising. She's young and pretty. And her eagerness to talk about the abuse she endured makes her a rarity in the anti-child sex trafficking space. For a while, it seems like Coco is everywhere, sharing her story of survival at international conferences, on podcasts and to her tens of thousands of social media followers. But in January of 2022, Coco shares some distressing news: She’s been diagnosed with a rare cancer. Her odds of survival are not good.

Just weeks later, Coco is arrested and charged with communications fraud. And people start asking – was anything Coco said actually true?

If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline): Dial 988

National Human Trafficking Hotline): 888-373-7888

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)): 855-897-5910

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources)

Mental Health Hotline): 866-903-3787

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