# AI Lawyer Fined for Fabricated Evidence | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-12T02:08:33+00:00
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A New Mexico lawyer got slapped with a $5,000 fine and held in contempt after filing a murder appeal brimming with fake witnesses and AI-generated lies—proof that even with ChatGPT’s help, human oversight can’t be skipped. The court called it “hallucinated” nonsense and slammed him for ignoring facts, while his client’s case—and the justice system’s credibility—hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/85641accc5811880

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