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Louisiana Man Charged for Creating Sexual Deepfakes of Co-Worker

Louisiana Man Charged for Creating Sexual Deepfakes of Co-Worker

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
  • •Bennet Gauthreaux is charged under Louisiana's unlawful deepfakes law for creating explicit content.
  • •The victim reported the incident to police on September 8, 2026, leading to an investigation.
  • •Lawmakers are concerned about the implications of AI technology on privacy and consent.

Bennet Gauthreaux, a 55-year-old man from Pierre Part, Louisiana, is facing charges for allegedly creating and showing sexual deepfake images and videos of a female co-worker without her consent. The investigation began after the victim reported the incident to the Baton Rouge Police Department on September 8, 2026. Gauthreaux reportedly used an online tool to generate the explicit content and attempted to delete it from his devices. The Louisiana unlawful deepfakes law, enacted in 2023, prohibits the creation and distribution of such content without consent, carrying penalties of 10 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $50,000. Lawmakers are expressing concerns about the evolving nature of AI technology and its implications for privacy and consent. The case has prompted discussions about updating legislation to address the challenges posed by AI-generated content.

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2026-09-08
Victim reports incident to police
The female co-worker reported Gauthreaux's actions to the Baton Rouge Police Department, prompting an investigation.
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2026-09-28
Gauthreaux arrested
Bennet Gauthreaux was arrested and charged with unlawful deepfakes after the investigation confirmed the allegations.
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2026-10-01
Case raises legislative concerns
Lawmakers discuss the need to update laws regarding AI-generated content in light of Gauthreaux's case.
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What charges does Gauthreaux face?
Gauthreaux faces one felony count of unlawful deepfakes under Louisiana law.
What is the penalty for unlawful deepfakes in Louisiana?
If convicted, Gauthreaux could face 10 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $50,000.
How are lawmakers responding to this case?
Lawmakers are discussing the need to update laws to keep pace with evolving AI technology and its implications.