EventLegalSeptember 11, 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court fines lawyer $5K over AI-fabricated witnesses

Stephen Aarons was fined $5,000 and held in direct contempt for a ChatGPT-generated appeal brief containing false testimony from wholly fabricated witnesses, including Officer Michelle Amarillo and Teresa Marquez. The court referred him to a disciplinary board, citing a lack of remorse and concern for his client.

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