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West Australian
3 days ago
- West Australian
Influencer Emilie Kiser sues to keep information about son Trigg's death private
Influencer Emilie Kiser has moved to keep details about her son's drowning tragedy private, launching legal action to permanently bar the public release of records about the three-year-old's death. Trigg Kiser died after being pulled unconscious from a backyard swimming pool on May 12. First responders administered CPR at the home before rushing him to hospital in a critical condition. He died six days later. Ms Kiser has now asked the Arizona Superior Court to block government agencies, including the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and that of the medical examiner to keep their records about the death under wraps, claiming they could be used as a 'weapon of emotional harm'. Known for her lifestyle content on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Kiser has more than 4.6 million followers across her online platforms. She also has a two-month-old son, Theodore, with husband Brady Kiser. 'Emilie is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now,' the lawsuit reads. 'She lost her young son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser on May 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking accidental drowning at the family's home on May 12, 2025. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle. 'Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg's death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. 'The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability. To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency.' Ms Kiser has pleaded with the court to order authorities to permanently bar the release of their records to the public, to avoid a 'profound invasion of privacy'. In Arizona police reports and 911 calls are considered public record, but a a court can rule to keep public records private if the release could cause 'substantial and irreparable private or public harm'. Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu told People the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Trigg's death is ongoing. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Weapon of emotional harm': Influencer sues over son's death
Influencer Emilie Kiser has moved to keep details about her son's drowning tragedy private, launching legal action to permanently bar the public release of records about the three-year-old's death. Trigg Kiser died after being pulled unconscious from a backyard swimming pool on May 12. First responders administered CPR at the home before rushing him to hospital in a critical condition. He died six days later. Ms Kiser has now asked the Arizona Superior Court to block government agencies, including the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and that of the medical examiner to keep their records about the death under wraps, claiming they could be used as a 'weapon of emotional harm'. Known for her lifestyle content on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Kiser has more than 4.6 million followers across her online platforms. She also has a two-month-old son, Theodore, with husband Brady Kiser. Trigg Kiser was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool. Credit: Instagram 'Emilie is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now,' the lawsuit reads. 'She lost her young son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser on May 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking accidental drowning at the family's home on May 12, 2025. 'Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle. 'Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg's death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. 'The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability. To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency.' Ms Kiser has pleaded with the court to order authorities to permanently bar the release of their records to the public, to avoid a 'profound invasion of privacy'. In Arizona police reports and 911 calls are considered public record, but a a court can rule to keep public records private if the release could cause 'substantial and irreparable private or public harm'. Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu told People the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Trigg's death is ongoing. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser Files Lawsuit to Keep Son Trigg's Death Details Private
Originally appeared on E! Online Emilie Kiser wants to mourn the loss of her child out of the public eye. The influencer—whose 3-year-old son Trigg Kiser died May 18 following what she described as an accidental drowning at their home—filed filed a lawsuit against multiple Maricopa County, Ariz., public offices to keep records containing details about the toddler's passing private, according to documents obtained by NBC News May 29. In the filing, Emilie expressed concerns about her family's privacy being invaded, saying that over 100 public record requests have already been made with the Chandler, Ariz., city and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office since Trigg's May 18 death. "Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," the document read. "Trigg's death has become a media frenzy." The suit went to say that part of why Emily—who also shares son Theodore, 2 months, with her husband Brady Kiser—doesn't want the details to be disclosed to the public is because she does not want to be exposed to the information herself. More from E! Online See First Photo of Todd Chrisley Out in Public After Prison Release How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Release After all, according to the suit, the content creator never plans to review the police report, security camera footage, body camera footage or autopsy reports for the case. "The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg's death that have no bearing on government accountability," the filing continued. "To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency." Emphasizing that Emilie is going through "a parent's worst nightmare," the lawsuit added, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle." In response to her lawsuit's filing, Maricopa County's Office of the Medical Examiner spoke out on its efforts to maintain the family's privacy amid the tragedy. "When Maricopa County learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records," director of communications for Maricopa County Jason Berry told NBC News May 29, "the Office of the Medical Examiner worked with the family to place a seal on the record." Spokespeople for the city of Chandler and Chandler Police Department told the outlet that the offices do not comment on pending litigation. Trigg was found unconscious by authorities after they responded to a drowning call at the Kiser's Arizona residence on May 12, according to NBC affiliate KPNX. After first responders attempted CPR, he was transported to the hospital, where he passed away following six days in critical condition. And while Emilie and Brady have not yet spoken publicly about their son's untimely death, local authorities shared a statement at the time offering their condolences to the toddler's loved ones. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy,' Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu told E! News May 19, 'we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.' For a closer look at Emilie's life as a mom, read on... (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) Husband and WifeA Family of Three...... and Then FourThe Sweet LifeEnjoying Every MomentBetter TogetherBath Time For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
TikToker Emilie Kiser's Lawyer Speaks Out on Son's "Nightmare" Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Emilie Kiser wants to grieve privately after her son's tragic death. Nearly two weeks after her and her husband Brady Kiser's 3-year-old son died after being rescued from a pool in their backyard, the TikToker shared more details surrounding the unfortunate incident in a lawsuit filed against Maricopa County public offices May 27. In the docs, obtained by NBC News, Emilie's lawyer detailed the influencer's grief over the "heartbreaking accidental drowning." "Emilie is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now," her lawsuit states. "She lost her young son." The suit continued, "Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle." She requested that the court prohibit the public release of details surrounding his death, saying it would be a "profound invasion of privacy." In response to the suit, Maricopa County's Office of the Medical Examiner said it "worked with the family to place a seal on the record" once it "learned the family was pursuing a court order to prevent the release of these records," director of communications for Maricopa County Jason Berry told NBC News May 29. More from E! Online How Julie Chrisley Feels About Ditching Her Blonde Hair After Prison Julie Chrisley Looks Unrecognizable in First Photo After Prison Release Chase Chrisley Reveals Todd and Julie Chrisley's Tearful Reaction to Seeing Each Other After Prison On May 12, the Chandler Police Department responded to a drowning call at the family's Arizona residence, per USA Today, for a child who had been pulled unconscious out of a backyard pool. Upon arrival, police and firefighters administered CPR before taking the toddler to Chandler Regional Hospital. He was later transferred to Phoenix Children's Hospital. But less than a week later, local authorities confirmed Trigg succumbed to his injuries and assured they are formally looking into the matter. 'Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child's family and loved ones during this unimaginable time,' Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu said in a May 19 statement to E! News. 'The investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident remain ongoing. This is still an open investigation.' In the weeks leading up to Trigg's death, Emilie shared insight into her life as a mother through various snapshots of her spending time with her kids. Throughout the sweet montage, Emilie could be seen sitting on a picnic blanket outside cradling her youngest son before Trigg came over and gave her a kiss. In another clip, the TikToker watched with pride as her husband playfully hoisted their son into the air. "POV: the joy of being a mother," Emilie wrote over the heartwarming video posted to Instagram May 11, adding in the caption, "Forever grateful that I get to be a momma." And last month, the lifestyle blogger shared a glimpse into her daily routine as a mom of two. "I thought it would be fun to do a little night vlog with our new norm, which is two kids," Emilie said in an April 3 Instagram video, during which she nursed Theodore and put him down for bed before taking Trigg out for a swim. "Which is crazy to say." For more of Emilie's life as a mom, keep reading. (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) Husband and WifeA Family of Three...... and Then FourThe Sweet LifeEnjoying Every MomentBetter TogetherBath Time For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mom Influencer Emilie Kiser Sues to Keep Her 3-Year-Old Son's Death Records Private
Arizona-based influencer Emilie Kiser has filed a lawsuit to keep the investigative records of her three-year-old son's drowning private. On May 18, Trigg Kiser, son of the mega-popular mom influencer, died following a drowning incident. The drowning, which happened on May 12, took place at the Kiser family home in Chandler, a suburb of Phoenix. According to the Chandler Police Department, the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. 'Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed,' said Chandler police spokesperson Sonu Wasu. More from Rolling Stone Why Are Health Influencers Drinking Raw Milk and Honey Shots at the White House? A Momfluencer's Son Drowned. Now Other Parents Are Rethinking How Much They Share Online How Kip Williams Remade 'Dorian Gray' for the TikTok Generation Emilie Kiser, 26, has 4 million followers on TikTok and rose to viral fame by sharing videos of her everyday life as a mom and wife. Her eldest son, Trigg, was often featured in her videos, and the news of his passing was met with an intense parasocial reaction, with viewers combing through Emilie's videos for proof of whether or not she had followed safety regulations, and even searching government websites for proof of Trigg's death. Now, in the wake of the tragedy, Emilie has filed a lawsuit to keep the details of the incident private. The lawsuit was filed on May 27 and lists Emilie as the plaintiff (though she is listed under her maiden name). 'Emilie is going through a parent's worst nightmare right now,' reads the lawsuit. 'Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg's death has become a media frenzy.' Emilie is 'trying her best to be there for her surviving two-month-old son, Theodore', the lawsuit says, but 'every day is a battle.' The records could include 911 calls, the autopsy report, photos of the scene, the police report, 'graphic security camera footage of the accidental drowning', autopsy photos, and a death certificate, according to the lawsuit. The records have not been made available to Emilie or her counsel, the lawsuit says. 'Nor does Emilie wish to ever view them.' The lawsuit notes that over 100 public records requests have been filed with the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's office for investigative records related to Trigg's death. 'To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona's Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency,' the lawsuit reads. Arizona Public Records Laws do include exceptions, including cases in which the release of a record would 'constitute an invasion of personal privacy and that invasion outweighs the public's right to know,' according to the National Freedom of Information Coalition. The lawsuit contended that the requests for the records related to Trigg's death were 'for commercial purposes' though Arizona law does not regard the requesting of records for journalistic purposes to be commercial. As such, if records were being requested related to Trigg's death for the purpose of news gathering, this exception may not apply. However the suit does not note who filed the requests. 'Trigg's untimely passing is a deeply personal and private family matter,' the lawsuit says, noting that the public was 'not involved in his passing' and the government was only 'tangentially involved' when first responders arrived at the home in response to a 911 call. 'Emilie and her family will suffer specific, material, and irreparable harm if the investigative records are released to the public.' The defendants include the City of Chandler, the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, and the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Vital Records. None of the agencies immediately responded to Rolling Stone's requests for comment. 'Emilie respectfully urges this Court to prevent the profound invasion of privacy that would result from the public disclosure of these sensitive materials,' the lawsuit reads. Emilie prays that the Court either enter an order permanently blocking the defendants from granting public access to the investigative or post-mortem records or that the court review the records before they are released to decide 'what, if any, information may be lawfully disclosed.' As part of the lawsuit, Emilie filed a four-page declaration, which has been entirely redacted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning deaths are on the rise. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of one and four. Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
