Template:VFTG USA 6 Fall Controversies
Interruption of Dancing with the Stars[edit]
During the weekend of September 27, 2014, the show was nearly abruptly halted by two guests that would cause trouble. This was due to the fact that other commitments of Zinn's had to be fulfilled and according to Zinn's contract production of Vote for the Girls could not be rescheduled, stopped, or delayed for any reason, even weather delays. [1] Between the two, Ava Zinn decided not to upload the September 29, 2014 Dancing with the Stars result not because none of the moderators saw their picks get eliminated, but because of an ongoing dispute with what little sponsors Vote for the Girls has. Many viewers took to the internet and called Jack Steele to complain about the interruption. One viewer went too far and one Vote for the Girls moderator (Karly Ryder, Jr.) was booed off the set and her future on the site was put in jeopardy. Ryder as well as Zinn, subsequently received death threats from some viewers, and in one instance a viewer went too far and threatened to murder Holly Everman. Ironically, this incident happened thirteen years after VFTG creator Ava Zinn was dis-enrolled from Indiana Wesleyan University. Zinn has not confirmed or denied whether this had anything to do with the ongoing conflict at the time, the anniversary of Zinn's IWU dismissal or what would have been the 17th birthday of Thomas Zinn, Ava Zinn's son that died on November 29, 2006.
Karly Ryder, Jr. shoe incident[edit]
Upon seeing that Mia Pffirman was not saved by Adam Levine on November 12, 2014, moderator Karly Ryder, Jr. threw a pair of stiletto shoes across the set with the heels hitting two of Ava Zinn's daughters, Samantha in her left eye, and Tiffani in her right eye. Both Samantha and Tiffani were injured, and Zinn ejected Ryder off the set. Ryder was terminated two days later after the incident and Zinn pressed charges against Ryder, who was arrested for assault and attempted murder.
On November 17, 2014, Ryder was charged charged with two counts each felony aggravated battery and assault in the incident. Each count of aggravated battery and assault is a Level 3 felony in Indiana. If convicted, Ryder will face up to 40 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
On January 20, 2015, Ryder was found guilty one count of felony assault and upon conviction, will serve three to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.- ↑ ??
