Ctvnews.Ca Former Coach Sentenced for Creating Deepfake Child Porn
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- •Justin Tillery created deepfake child pornography using AI.
- •He faces a potential two-year prison sentence and probation.
- •The case underscores the dangers of AI misuse in child exploitation.
Justin Tillery, a 38-year-old former girls football coach from Lethbridge, Alberta, pleaded guilty to creating deepfake pornographic images of underage players using artificial intelligence. He was arrested in July 2025 by Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Internet Child Exploitation Unit and charged with child sexual exploitation. The Crown is seeking a two-year prison sentence along with 36 months of probation. Tillery admitted to making and possessing child pornography, affecting multiple underage players. This case highlights the misuse of AI technology in creating harmful content. Sentencing arguments were presented in court on October 30, 2026.
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2025-07-01
Tillery arrested
Justin Tillery was arrested by Alberta's Law Enforcement Response Internet Child Exploitation Unit for creating deepfake images of underage players.
Ctvnews.Ca2026-10-30
Sentencing arguments heard
Court heard arguments regarding sentencing for Tillery, who pleaded guilty to charges of child sexual exploitation and pornography.
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What charges did Justin Tillery face?
Justin Tillery faced charges of child sexual exploitation and possession of child pornography.
What is the potential sentence for Tillery?
The Crown is seeking a two-year prison sentence along with 36 months of probation.
What technology was misused in this case?
Tillery misused artificial intelligence to create deepfake pornographic images of underage players.
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