Associated Incidents
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal who allegedly used his work computer to store thousands of pornographic images — including A.I.-generated pornographic media.
Stephen M. Kamnik, 38, of Havertown, was stationed at Troop K in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, when investigators seized his work station containing a hard drive with thousands of pornographic files.
The hard drive also contained evidence that some of the pornographic media was produced utilizing software to create “deepfakes,” artificial images/videos that are created using a person’s photo or video.
Kamnik is charged with felony unauthorized use of a computer and misdemeanor misapplication of entrusted property. Pennsylvania State Police filed the charges.
He surrendered Wednesday and was arraigned on the charges. Bail was set at $1,000 unsecured.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Kamnik has been a trooper since 2011, and is currently suspended without pay.
The investigation is ongoing.
The case will be prosecuted by Senior Deputy Attorney General James Price. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.