Overview
- A Miami federal jury had found Milagro Cooper liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and promotion of an altered sexual depiction tied to a deepfake video.
- Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga entered final judgment at $59,000 after ruling Cooper qualifies as a media defendant and Megan’s lawyers failed to give the required pre‑suit notice under Florida Statute 770.01.
- The eliminated portion covered the defamation award, while damages for emotional distress and for promoting the AI‑generated explicit video remain intact.
- The court kept jurisdiction to consider injunctive relief and attorney fees, with filings indicating Megan may seek substantial legal fees subject to further rulings.
- The case has been cited as an early test of Florida’s deepfake law, with trial testimony describing coordinated online harassment linked to Tory Lanez and significant emotional and career harm to Megan.