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Lawyer Apologizes for Fake AI Evidence in Court

1/28/2026

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  • Rishi Nathwani, a senior Australian lawyer, apologized for submitting fake quotes and nonexistent AI-generated case judgments in a murder case.
  • The errors caused a 24-hour delay in court proceedings.
  • Justice James Elliott criticized the reliance on accurate submissions and called for verifying AI content.
  • The Supreme Court had previously issued guidelines for AI use by lawyers.