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Man Charged with Cyberstalking and Extortion Over AI Porn

9/24/2025

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Federal charges filed against Joshua Stilman (36, Oakland County) for cyberstalking and extortion tied to AI-generated porn images.
The victim is an Oregon-based content creator who faced threats of sexual assault for not responding.
Stilman allegedly used Instagram accounts "FriendBlender" and "ThisDIYGuy" to send explicit content and threats, resulting in his arrest.
Stilman was released on a $10,000 bond.

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Story summary

Federal charges filed against Joshua Stilman (36, Oakland County) for cyberstalking and extortion tied to AI-generated porn images.
The victim is an Oregon-based content creator who faced threats of sexual assault for not responding.
Stilman allegedly used Instagram accounts "FriendBlender" and "ThisDIYGuy" to send explicit content and threats, resulting in his arrest.
Stilman was released on a $10,000 bond.