
MIAMI — An emotional Megan Thee Stallion told a court Thursday she feels "defeated" and struggles with mental health issues because of sexually explicit deepfake video a blogger is alleged to have encouraged followers to watch. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Megan Thee Stallion testified in a Florida civil trial that deepfake porn using her image has left her feeling defeated and emotionally hurt, as she sues Milagro Gramz over her role in spreading it.
Key Points:
The case highlights how deepfake porn and online misinformation can harm reputations, mental health, and trust in social media for ordinary people.
The lawsuit may push platforms and users to be more careful about sharing fake sexual content and false claims.
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Primary subject of the article; testifies in court about the impact of the alleged deepfake porn and related.
Central opposing figure in the civil trial, accused of promoting the deepfake video and spreading false claims.
Major figure tied to the alleged harassment and referenced as the person Gramz supported during and after his.
Mentioned as Tory Lanez’s real name; relevant identification but not a separate focus.
Mentioned as Megan Thee Stallion’s real name; relevant identification but not a separate focus.
Named in the article as a reporter/producer, but not part of the story’s substantive focus.
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