A German actor accused of spreading AI-generated pornography of his TV star ex-wife is now under investigation for alleged domestic violence, prosecutors said Tuesday, the latest twist in the headline-grabbing case.
Claims that Christian Ulmen spread fake explicit images of his former spouse Collien Fernandes sparked a national outcry and brought thousands of protesters demanding better protections for women to the streets.
Prosecutors in the city of Potsdam, outside Berlin, said they had now opened a probe into Ulmen on suspicion of bodily harm.
It relates to several incidents that allegedly took place in Spain in 2022 and 2023, said a spokeswoman for the prosecutors' office.
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