Indiana state lawmaker expresses disappointment with the response from the governor's office regarding allegations that staffers in the lieutenant governor's office viewed a deepfake video of his wife. The video, reportedly AI-generated, portrayed her topless at a state talent show. The lawmaker, Haggard, was interviewed by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office and now seeks an independent investigation.
He demands accountability, stating, "If somebody in the office did it, I want their heads to roll. If somebody made this up, I want their heads to roll." According to 24sightNews, "a staffer and contract lawyer in Lt." Gov. Micah Beckwith's office allegedly viewed the video on April 10. The incident has sparked concerns about the behavior of staff members and the need for transparency.
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A state lawmaker says he was interviewed by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office about allegations that staffers in the Indiana lieutenant governor's office watched a deepfake video portraying his wife topless. But he told IndyStar he is disappointed with the response from the governor's office, which has thus far distanced itself from the situation. Haggard said he thinks the state should launch an independent investigation.