Manhattan Prosecutors Seize 12 Deepfake Sites That Targeted About 1,200 Victims

Manhattan prosecutors have seized 12 domain names tied to websites accused of publishing and selling nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfake videos, in what appears to be one of the largest legal actions yet against the deepfake abuse economy. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said on September 14, 2026 that the sites collectively depicted about 1,200 people, overwhelmingly women, including influencers, actors, activists, athletes, musicians and politicians.