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Germany Moves to Criminalize Pornographic Deepfakes Amid Abuse Claims

3/21/2026

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Stefanie Hubig (Germany's Justice Minister) announced a draft law is nearly complete to criminalize pornographic deepfakes.
Collien Fernandes (actress) alleged identity theft and digital abuse by her ex-husband Christian Ulmen.
The draft law would expand police powers and provide victims with better tools to combat online abuse.
The German Women's Council urged reform because the current framework is inadequate for digital violence.
Ulmen denies the allegations.

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Story summary

Stefanie Hubig (Germany's Justice Minister) announced a draft law is nearly complete to criminalize pornographic deepfakes.
Collien Fernandes (actress) alleged identity theft and digital abuse by her ex-husband Christian Ulmen.
The draft law would expand police powers and provide victims with better tools to combat online abuse.
The German Women's Council urged reform because the current framework is inadequate for digital violence.
Ulmen denies the allegations.