Ashlee Jenae's Fiancé Joe McCann Says Viral Video of Hotel Chase Is Deepfake - TMZ
Joe McCann's legal team claims a viral video depicting a hotel chase involving Ashlee Jenae is a deepfake, sparking legal action.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Ashlee Jenae
A video circulating online purports to show Ashlee Jenae being chased by her fiancé, Joe McCann, in a hotel. The video surfaced after Jenae's death in Tanzania. However, McCann's legal team asserts the video is an AI-generated deepfake.
What happened
The video depicts a woman being chased by a bald man in what appears to be a hotel. The post accompanying the video claims it shows new footage of Ashlee and Joe. Joe McCann's attorney, Edward Andrew Paltzik, stated that they are investigating the source of the video and will pursue legal action. Jenae died earlier in the year while on a birthday trip. McCann remained in Tanzania for nearly a month to cooperate with the investigation into her death.