Potts Law Firm Cites Indianapolis Case in Push Over AI-Generated Child Abuse Material
A Houston plaintiffs' firm is pointing to an Indianapolis criminal case as it pursues federal civil claims for families affected by AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Potts Law Firm says it also targets technology companies whose systems may have enabled the creation of such content.
- An Indianapolis man faces 10 felony charges for allegedly using AI to create child sexual abuse material, according to a WTHR report cited by Potts Law Firm.
- Investigators allege some of the material used the likenesses of children the man personally knew.
- Potts Law Firm says it represents families in federal civil claims nationwide over alleged AI-generated abuse material.
- The firm says its cases also involve technology companies whose systems may have enabled the creation of such content.
- The firm encourages families who believe their children were affected to seek confidential legal guidance.
The Indianapolis case
An Indianapolis man faces 10 felony charges for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse material. The case was reported by WTHR, and Potts Law Firm cites that report in its statement.
According to the WTHR report as described by the firm, investigators allege that some of the material was created using the likenesses of children the man personally knew. The firm says the harm for families extends far beyond a screen. It adds that knowing a child's likeness may have been manipulated into sexually abusive material can leave parents struggling to protect their children and to understand what happens next.
The charges are allegations. The source does not describe the outcome of the case or any court proceedings beyond the charges.
What the law firm is doing
Potts Law Firm says it is helping families pursue civil justice in federal courts across the country. Its work covers cases involving alleged AI-generated child sexual abuse material, as well as claims against the technology companies whose systems may have enabled its creation. The firm says it continues to represent families pursuing such civil claims nationwide.
It also encourages families who believe their children may have been affected to seek confidential legal guidance. The firm describes itself as a national plaintiffs' litigation firm based in Houston, Texas. It represents individuals and families in complex litigation, including matters involving artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and alleged corporate misconduct.
Statements from the firm
Derek Potts, the firm's founder, said: "It's heartbreaking to see this continue to happen to children and families." He added: "Technology is advancing rapidly, but protecting children cannot be an afterthought. When companies develop these tools, they must take seriously the risk that their products could be used to exploit children."
Emily Marlowe Adler, an attorney at the firm, said families deserve support and a path toward accountability. "No family should have to wonder whether their child's image has been turned into something sexually abusive using AI," Adler said. She added: "We want families to know they are not alone. We are working to help affected families understand their rights and pursue justice when the facts and the law support it."
What it means
The statement shows how civil litigation is being positioned alongside criminal prosecution in cases involving AI-generated abuse material. The firm's focus on technology companies signals that it wants developers of AI tools to answer for how their products could be misused. Whether such claims succeed is not addressed in the source, and Adler herself qualifies the firm's efforts by pointing to cases where "the facts and the law support it."
For families, the firm's message is that confidential legal advice is available. The release is a statement from a law firm that seeks clients, so its framing reflects the firm's own position.
