Laurie Segall, Paris Hilton Launch ‘Mr. Deepfakes’ Investigation That Breaks All The Old Rules of True Crime
Laurie Segall and Paris Hilton are launching a new true-crime investigation series titled 'Searching for Mr. Deepfakes.' The series aims to explore the issue of non-consensual explicit images and will be available on TikTok. Segall emphasizes the importance of reaching younger audiences who are affected by this problem.
- ▪Laurie Segall is creating a new model for true-crime investigations that diverges from traditional formats.
- ▪The series will consist of 13 episodes focused on finding the owner of a deepfake website that exploits women.
- ▪Paris Hilton is involved in the project, sharing her personal experiences with deepfakes and promoting the series through her platforms.
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Home TV News May 27, 2026 6:00am PT Laurie Segall, Paris Hilton Launch ‘Mr. Deepfakes’ Investigation That Breaks All The Old Rules of True Crime By Brian Steinberg Plus Icon Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor bristei Latest ‘CBS Evening News’ Back Over 4 Million Viewers for First Time in Weeks 16 hours ago NewsNation Readies Podcast Push, Sees Chance to Expand Audience Beyond Cable 1 day ago Stephen Colbert Shook Up Late-Night Twice, but His Push Into Politics Could Have Ultimately Hurt the Format 7 days ago See All Courtesy of Mostly Human Laurie Segall is betting she can build a new model for true-crime investigations, one that doesn’t have to rely on documentary structures or the hour-long conventions of broadcast TV.
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