Arkansas Man Accused Of Illegal “Deepfake” Or Criminal Content Involving Minors

Some VERY serious charges in Cleburne County, Arkansas.

A 47-year-old man was booked late Tuesday by the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office. He’s charged with criminal pornographic charges. You can view his mugshot below.

JOEY R BRAND Charged With Pornographic “Deepfake” Or Criminal Possession of Criminal Content Involving Minors

The charge is as follows:

“UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL PANDERING OR POSSESSION of [CP]”

The booking time was 11:05 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026.

Bond is set at $125,000. An arrest is not a conviction.

Further details will likely be released soon.

Please note for legal reasons as a diclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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