Engadget: Deepfake of deceased man gives his own impact statement in court. “The AI-generated deepfake of a deceased road rage victim gave his own impact statement in court at the sentencing hearing of the defendent, as reported by NBC News. This is likely the first time the technology has been used in this way.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/13/engadget-deepfake-of-deceased-man-gives-his-own-impact-statement-in-court/

Not being the only one then! If anyone is aware of a petition on #victims #impactstatements & #criminals having to attend #sentencing in #court, please share! #legalreform #criminallaw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-65173499
Thomas Cashman: Call for criminals to be forced to attend sentencing

A murder victim's aunt also wants judges to be able to further punish those who refuse to attend.

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