Ohio

January 2025

Multiple minor family members

Austin Pittman, 25, a former Army soldier, used AI tools to digitally alter clothed photos of his own minor family members to make them appear nude. Federal investigators found nearly 200 images on his phone.

Outcome: Pled guilty to distributing/receiving child pornography and producing morphed child pornography. Faces 5-20 years.

January 2025

At least 10 adult women plus children of victims

James Strahler II, 37, used AI nudify apps (ClothOff, Undress AI) to create deepfake pornographic images of at least 10 women — primarily ex-girlfriends — and sent them to victims, their families, and coworkers as harassment and sextortion.

Outcome: FBI arrest. Federal charges include cyberstalking, sextortion, production of morphed child pornography. Detained pending trial.

2023

At least 1 confirmed female student (likely more)

A male student used AI-based online apps to create a fake nude image of 15-year-old sophomore Liz Cline from her social media photo, which was then circulated among peers. Liz's twin brother discovered the images.

Outcome: No criminal charges could be filed because Ohio lacked specific laws addressing AI-generated CSAM.

2023

At least 2+ female students, age ~15

A male student on the wrestling team took a beach vacation photo of 15-year-old Liz Cline from social media and used AI tools to create fake nude images of her and other female students, circulating them among peers.

Outcome: Family fought for suspension and removal from wrestling team. No criminal charges filed — Ohio's lack of specific AI deepfake laws made prosecution impossible.