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Montgomery Today
By the People, for the People
Pennsylvania State Trooper Admits to Using Databases for AI Porn
Trooper Stephen Kamnik pleaded guilty to creating deepfake images and secretly filming women.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:52pm
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A damaged police badge symbolizes the breach of trust and abuse of power by a state trooper who misused government resources and data for criminal purposes.Montgomery TodayA Pennsylvania State Police trooper named Stephen Kamnik, 39, has pleaded guilty to using state computers and databases to create AI-generated pornography, including deepfake images of celebrities, local leaders, and members of the public. Kamnik also admitted to secretly filming numerous women he encountered, including while on duty, and taking photos in a women's locker room at state police barracks.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing threat of AI-powered deepfakes and the misuse of government resources and data for personal, criminal purposes. It raises concerns about privacy, public trust in law enforcement, and the need for stronger safeguards and oversight within police departments.
The details
Investigators noticed unusually high bandwidth usage on Kamnik's state-owned computer, prompting an audit that revealed over 10,000 images of pornography. The AI-generated images and deepfakes used pictures of celebrities, state and local leaders, including a Montgomery County judge, and members of the public. Kamnik also secretly filmed numerous females he came into contact with, including while on duty, and repeatedly entered a women's locker room at state police barracks and took photos.
- Kamnik's crimes date back as far as 2020.
- Kamnik has been suspended without pay since being charged.
- Kamnik's sentencing is scheduled for July 8.
The players
Stephen Kamnik
A 39-year-old Pennsylvania State Police trooper who pleaded guilty to using state computers and databases to create AI-generated pornography, secretly filming women, and taking photos in a women's locker room.
Dave Sunday
The Attorney General of Pennsylvania who announced Kamnik's guilty plea and charges.
Montgomery County judge
One of the victims whose image was used in Kamnik's AI-generated pornography.
What they’re saying
“This defendant pleaded guilty to the full scope of conduct outlined in charging documents — and in regards to all in-person victims. These crimes stain the great work being done by law enforcement every day in communities across the Commonwealth.”
— Dave Sunday, Attorney General
What’s next
Kamnik is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing threat of AI-powered deepfakes and the misuse of government resources and data for personal, criminal purposes. It raises concerns about privacy, public trust in law enforcement, and the need for stronger safeguards and oversight within police departments to prevent such abuses of power.
