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Collien Fernandes Accuses Ex-Husband of Spreading Deepfake Pornography

Fernandes accuses ex-husband Christian Ulmen of sharing AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of her. Ulmen denies this. The case sparked protests, new legislative plans and a reopened investigative review.

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Fernandes claims hundreds of sexually explicit deepfakes of her were spread online, and she suspects Ulmen is behind fake accounts, which he denies.

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The case sparked protests and intensified the debate about digital violence, with demonstrators calling for greater protection against non-consensual sharing of private images.

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Reporting by Der Spiegel prompted the Itzehoe public prosecutor’s office to reopen investigations into Ulmen after an earlier review had been closed.

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Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig announced a draft law that would criminalize surreptitiously created pornographic deepfakes and make platforms more liable, with X and AI chatbot Grok also discussed.

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Fernandes also filed a complaint in Spain because the specialized courts in Spain have, since 2025, assigned stronger legal procedures and protections to digital forms of gender-based violence.

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Fernandes Supporters

Fernandes’s allegations must be taken very seriously. The case brutally demonstrates how destructive digital sexualized violence is and how urgently stricter laws and consistent investigations are needed.

Presumption of Innocence Advocates

Digital sexualized violence must be pursued consistently, but in the specific Fernandes/Ulmen case strict presumption of innocence and restraint from public pre-judgment are required.

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