How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
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""I'm standing here with a bulletproof vest under police protection… because men want to kill me.""
— Collien Fernandes , Celebrity
""It was like receiving news of a death," she told Der Spiegel. "I couldn't speak, I couldn't cry.""
— Collien Fernandes , Celebrity
"Cientos de hombres recibieron en ese tiempo fotos mías desnuda y vídeos sexuales enviados ‘por mí’."
— Collien Fernandes , Celebrity
Key People
Labour Minister of Germany and member of the Social Democratic Party.
Christian Ulmen is a prominent German actor and television presenter, known for his work in various entertainment media.
Collien Fernandes is a well-known TV star in Germany, recognized for her work in television and hosting.
Ikkimel is a German rapper known for his musical contributions and social commentary.
Luisa Neubauer is a prominent climate activist in Germany, advocating for environmental sustainability.
Stefanie Hubig is the Federal Justice Minister of Germany, responsible for legal reforms.
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Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
The debate over online gender-based abuse has been gaining pace in Germany after media reports revealed serious accusations by actress Collien Fernandes, who has accused her ex-husband of spreading AI-generated deepfake pornographic images of her online.
La actriz alemana Collien Fernandes ha denunciado a su exmarido Christian Ulmen por crear y difundir durante más de una década deepfakes sexuales suyos a través de cuentas falsas en redes sociales, engañando a numerosos hombres haciéndoles creer que mantenían relaciones íntimas con ella.
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