A young woman, identified as Olivia Henderson, recently faced a judge in Oswego, New York, after a TikTok video she posted ignited a firestorm of controversy. The video, now deleted, depicted a customer found in a vulnerable state during a food delivery, and has led to felony charges against Henderson.
The incident unfolded on October 12th when Henderson, a DoorDash driver, arrived at a customer’s home to deliver a meal. She claims the customer had requested a no-contact delivery, leaving the food at the door. What she encountered, she alleged, was a man lying on his couch, partially unclothed and with the door ajar.
Henderson initially reported the experience as sexual harassment, sharing her account on TikTok and claiming she felt sexually assaulted by the situation. The video quickly went viral, amassing nearly 30 million views before its removal, sparking a heated debate online.
However, the narrative shifted dramatically. Authorities launched an investigation and, in November, Henderson was arrested and charged with unlawful surveillance and dissemination of surveillance images. The focus of the investigation turned to her actions in filming and sharing the video.
DoorDash responded swiftly, deactivating both Henderson’s and the customer’s accounts. The company stated the deactivation was a direct result of Henderson’s violation of their policies by filming and publicly sharing footage of a customer within their home.
Police investigations revealed a different picture than the one Henderson initially presented. Investigators found no evidence to support her claim of sexual assault. The customer, who has been cooperating with authorities, was found to be incapacitated but not the victim of a crime.
During her arraignment, Henderson shielded her face from cameras, a stark contrast to her previous presence on TikTok. Her lawyer entered a not guilty plea on her behalf, and a judge agreed to release her without bail.
Outside the courthouse, Henderson’s father protected her from the media, wrapping his jacket around her as they departed. The case is far from over, with Henderson’s next court appearance scheduled for January.
If convicted, Henderson faces a potential prison sentence of up to eight years, a sobering consequence stemming from a single, viral video and the complex legal ramifications that followed.
