Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do.

Most mornings, before starting her day at City Hall in a small city north of Miami, a young elected official would check her social media accounts for any updates. Being one of the youngest elected officials in Florida’s history, she often received backlash for her progressive political views. However, one message she received on February 5, 2021, caught her attention. It warned her about the circulation of inappropriate images of her. She investigated and found deepfake images of herself on a notorious internet forum. These doctored images were distressing for their authenticity. Shocked and fearful, she took measures to protect herself and her personal life. She made her Instagram private and removed certain photos to safeguard her privacy.