Roseville Woman Charged in Attempted Distribution of Child Pornography
A Roseville woman, Deborah Louise Coatney, 43, has been charged by federal authorities with attempted distribution and possession of child pornography. According to Homeland Security Investigations, Coatney allegedly shared AI-generated nude images of a 14-year-old girl on the messaging app…
Detroit, MI, July 24, 2026 —
A Roseville resident, identified as 43-year-old Deborah Louise Coatney, faces federal charges related to the attempted distribution and possession of child pornography.
The accusations stem from an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). According to HSI, Coatney is alleged to have shared non-consensual nude images of a 14-year-old girl. These images were reportedly generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
The alleged distribution occurred via the messaging application Kik. During the investigation, Coatney reportedly acknowledged her actions. She is quoted as stating, ‘I know it’s wrong,’ and admitting that the images she shared were indeed AI-generated.
The specific details regarding the timeline of events, the exact number of images shared, or the full extent of the alleged possession were not immediately available. The case remains under investigation by federal authorities.
Story summarized from the original created by Erika Erickson on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
