Man accused of using AI to create nude photo of ex-girlfriend in court
By Hannah Hilyard
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MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Artificial intelligence is right now at the center of a Milwaukee police investigation.
Prosecutors have accused Kevin Scholz, who lives in Franklin, of using AI to alter a selfie of his ex-girlfriend into a nude photo and then sending it to her.
Investigators said the two briefly dated in 2022 and the altered photo was sent to the woman in May of this year.
“(She) recognized the photo of a selfie she took at a Bucks game in a bathroom, actually,” Det. Del-Moral said. “And that photo was modified so she would be fully nude.”
When asked how the ex-girlfriend knew the photo was modified, Del-Moral explained, “Well, one, she took the photo of herself fully clothed. And there was actually a cleaning person in the background.”
A criminal complaint states that the phone number used to send the picture “links to the defendant.”
Scholz, who recently served on Governor Evers’ Autism Council, was “promptly removed from the council” following the charges, according to the Governor’s Office. Scholz also has a background in law enforcement, including a brief stint as a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s deputy 20 years ago.
Scholz’s attorney, Christopher Cherella, challenged the allegations during Wednesday’s preliminary hearing.
“You have no idea, as you sit here today where that picture was altered, correct?” Cherella asked Del-Moral
“Correct,” she replied.
“That picture was sent from the number previously affiliated with Mr. Scholz to her. Is that true?” Cherella asked.
Del-Moral responded, “That’s correct.”
The defense also noted that the picture was not posted on any form of social media, to which Del-Moral replied, “Not that I’m aware of.”
Attempts to reach Scholz at his home were unsuccessful, as no one answered the door, but someone was seen closing nearby blinds. Scholz is currently out on a signature bond as the case progresses.
Scholz is scheduled to be arraigned next month, facing one felony charge of capturing an intimate representation without consent and one misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. His attorney declined to comment on the case Wednesday.
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