Florida

January 15, 2026

Child celebrities (identities not disclosed); AI-generated depictions

David Rutter, 19, distributed 257 files of CSAM including 4 AI-generated videos of child celebrities in sexual acts plus additional AI-generated videos of early pubescent girls. Attempted to hide a device in a bag of cat food.

Outcome: Charged with 4 counts possession of child pornography. Held without bond. Already out on bond from a July 2025 arrest for 20 counts of child pornography.

September 29, 2025

2 juvenile girls (identifiable, known to perpetrator)

Lucius William Martin, 39, used AI nudify software to remove clothing from social media photos of two juvenile girls — a daughter of someone close to him and her friend. Attempted to destroy evidence by resetting his phone during arrest.

Outcome: Charged with 8 felony counts child pornography and 1 count destroying evidence. Held on $62,000 bond. Arrested 2 days before HB 757 took effect.

June 20, 2025

Multiple students at UBIC Academy

David McKeown, a 47-year-old sixth-grade teacher, used AI technology to create child sexual abuse material using photos of real children, some of whom were his own students. He disseminated, downloaded, and shared the material on Discord during school hours using the school's Wi-Fi network.

Outcome: McKeown was arrested on 19 enhanced felony counts of possession of CSAM and 6 counts related to animal pornography. He was fired by the school and subsequently sentenced to 135 years in prison, designated a sex offender.

February 7, 2025

AI-generated depicting children as young as infants

Leonel Alvarado-Lizano, 29, used AI to generate over 1,000 images of child pornography depicting adults sexually abusing children as young as infants. First case under Florida's new statute 827.072 at Martin County Sheriff's Office.

Outcome: Charged with 20 counts possession of AI-generated child pornography. Held on $52,000 bond.

2025

Multiple (specific identifiable victims not detailed)

Justin Ryan Culmo, 40, pled guilty to producing, possessing, and distributing tens of thousands of CSAM images including 8,500 AI-generated ones. Possessed approximately 85,000 CSAM images, 845 videos, and 8,500 AI images. Material involved children as young as infants.

Outcome: Pled guilty to 6 counts including production, distribution, and possession. Faces maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

November 19, 2024

Not specified as targeting identifiable individuals

Jack Holden Boston, 29, found with child pornography including AI-generated material. First case of its kind in Hernando County. Further forensic analysis yielded additional AI-generated content.

Outcome: Initially charged with 2 counts possession. Additional charges: 3 counts possession + 6 counts generated child pornography. Held without bond.

September 2024

30-50 female students from multiple high schools

An 18-year-old used AI nudify apps to digitally 'undress' photos of 30-50 young women from multiple Pensacola-area high schools. Over 175 manipulated photos found on his phone. His ex-girlfriend discovered them and alerted victims.

Outcome: Image creator NOT charged due to loophole — FL law criminalized sharing but not creating/possessing. A 17-year-old girl who shared the photos to alert victims WAS charged with a felony. Case directly catalyzed HB 757.

August 13, 2024

AI-generated CSAM (not targeting identifiable individuals)

Phillip McCorkle, 38, a theater employee, used AI image generators to create child pornography and distributed it via Kik. Arrested as part of Operation Cyberstorm, a county-wide operation targeting child pornography.

Outcome: Charged with 20 counts of obscenity. Held on $30,000 bond.

March 19, 2024

At least 3 elementary school students

Steven Guy Houser, 67, a third-grade science teacher, used AI to morph yearbook photos of 3 students onto nude bodies. He told deputies he was 'curious about what his students looked like naked.' Investigation triggered by NCMEC CyberTipline.

Outcome: Charged with 5 counts felony possession of child pornography, $500,000 bond. Additional charges in May 2024 for soliciting a relationship with a student. Not separately charged for AI images due to legal gray area.

January 26, 2024

At least 1 young girl (neighbor)

Daniel Clark Warren, 51, took photos of a young girl neighbor and used AI to digitally remove her clothing and place her in sexual situations. He was guided by online contacts on what software to use.

Outcome: Charged with 14 felony counts child pornography and 3 counts video voyeurism (17 total). Held on $1.5 million bond. First case of its kind on the Treasure Coast.

December 6, 2023

Approximately 24 boys and girls, ages 12–13

Two male students used an AI 'nudify' application to create nude deepfake images of approximately 24 classmates, both male and female, by using photos from the school's social media accounts. The fake explicit images were shared between the two boys. Administrators learned of the allegations and reported to Miami-Dade Police.

Outcome: Both boys were initially suspended for 10 days. Police arrested both on December 22, 2023, charged with third-degree felonies under Florida Statute § 836.13, and transported them to the Juvenile Service Department.

July 2023

1 female student, age 16

A Fletcher HS student took a photo from Brooke Curry's Instagram (age 16, Bishop Kenny HS) and used AI to generate a nude deepfake, posting it to Snapchat tagged with her name. The image spread across multiple platforms for hours.

Outcome: Creator pled guilty. Case inspired 'Brooke's Law' (HB 1161), signed by Gov. DeSantis June 10, 2025, requiring platforms to remove deepfakes within 48 hours.

February 2021

1 female elected official (Sabrina Javellana, age ~23)

City Commissioner Sabrina Javellana discovered someone stole her social media photos and used deepfake technology to create nude images, posted on 4chan with misogynistic comments. Law enforcement said it was not a crime under existing FL law.

Outcome: No charges filed due to legal gap. Javellana changed how she dressed, opted out of teaching certification, decided not to run for re-election. Her testimony before FL Senate helped pass SB 1798 (2022).