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Florida Woman Fakes Assault Using AI Amid TikTok Trend

12/7/2025

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Brooke Taylor Schinault, 32, of St. Petersburg, Florida, pleaded no contest to a false police report.
In October, she claimed a home intrusion and sexual assault, supported by AI-generated images.
Police found no signs of a crime.
They linked the case to a disturbing TikTok trend.
Schinault admitted fabricating the story during a difficult period and was placed on probation and fined.

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Story summary

Brooke Taylor Schinault, 32, of St. Petersburg, Florida, pleaded no contest to a false police report.
In October, she claimed a home intrusion and sexual assault, supported by AI-generated images.
Police found no signs of a crime.
They linked the case to a disturbing TikTok trend.
Schinault admitted fabricating the story during a difficult period and was placed on probation and fined.