Thorn
Thorn has been named in 2 documented digital harm incidents, including 1 fatality and 1 involving minor. The most common harm domain is Child Safety.
Documented Incidents
2Louisiana family alleges middle school students shared AI‑generated nude deepfake images of 13‑year‑old daughter; lawsuit filed against Lafourche Parish School District
In Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, a 13‑year‑old girl reported that male middle‑school students circulated AI‑generated nude deepfake images of her and other female students. The family says the school district failed to act promptly, leading to the girl’s expulsion and emotional distress. Juvenile detectives later uncovered deepfake images of eight students and two adults, and a student was charged with ten counts of unlawful dissemination. The Daniels family plans to file a federal lawsuit against the Lafourche Parish School District for negligence and violation of the child’s rights.
Teen girl drowned after being pushed into well by Instagram acquaintance in Bihar, India
A teenage girl in Saran district, Bihar, India died after being allegedly pushed into a well by Yuvraj Manjhi, who had befriended her on Instagram. Police arrested Manjhi and four others, charging them under the POCSO Act and other statutes. The post‑mortem confirmed death by asphyxia due to drowning, with no evidence of sexual assault. The incident was reported on March 11, 2024.