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A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal is accused of storing thousands of pornographic files—including AI-generated “deepfakes”—on his work computer, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Stephen M. Kamnik, 38, of Havertown, was stationed at Troop K in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, when investigators seized a hard drive containing the files, Henry detailed in a release.
The cache reportedly included thousands of pornographic images, some of which were created using software to produce “deepfakes,” or artificial images and videos based on a person’s photos or videos, the attorney general explained.
Kamnik has been charged with Felony Unauthorized Use of a Computer and Misdemeanor Misapplication of Entrusted Property, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
The corporal, who has served with the state police since 2011, surrendered on Wednesday. His preliminary arraignment was held, and he was released on $1,000 unsecured bail. Kamnik is currently suspended without pay, state police said.
Senior Deputy Attorney General James Price will prosecute the case. The investigation remains ongoing.