The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.

Sam Jones, who faced extensive backlash—including from the Australian government—after sharing a video of herself separating a joey from its mother, asserts, “Over holding a wombat, thousands threaten my life.

Sam Jones — the U.S. influencer who stole a baby wombat — was allegedly set to appear on an Australian talk show this weekend, but instead she sent a pre-recorded video message calling out authorities for mass wildlife slaughtering.