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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Internet star demands to censor report into toddler's drowning 'to stop sleuths making AI reenactments online'
Social media star Emilie Kiser has asked that graphic details in the report of her toddler's drowning be redacted to prevent others from creating reenactments of his death. Kiser, a popular mommy influencer, tragically lost her adorable three-year-old son Trigg on May 18 after he was found unresponsive in the family's backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona. In a motion submitted Tuesday, Kiser requested that two pages of details documenting how her son died be censored from public view. Her legal team, headed by attorney Kevin O'Malley, asked for this to happen over fears the details could trigger artificial intelligence reenactments online, according to AZ Central. This is the latest update in the family's legal battle to block details of her toddler's death from the public as they have experienced a frenzy from internet sleuths. Soon after Trigg died, many took it upon themselves to request records - including videos - related to his death. This prompted Emilie to file a lawsuit just one week after his passing against several agencies in Maricopa County to block private information from getting out. The Arizona Superior Court for Maricopa County ruled in her favor, granting her temporary confidentiality, meaning evidence will not be released while the court makes its final ruling on the tragedy. In that motion, Emilie specifically urged the court to keep not just detailed records of Trigg's death private, but also footage as '100+ public record requests' for the video have come in, a source previously told Daily Mail. The intense amount of record requests 'only serves to satisfy morbid curiosity more than any type of justice,' they added. Kiser, who was not home at the time of the drowning, 'should not be forced to relive the aftermath through viral footage,' the source stated. Since news of her legal filing came out, many online have speculated that Kiser chose to do so as a way to cover up information, but according to the source, that is false. 'Emilie has fully cooperated with investigators. The focus here is not on withholding information, but on safeguarding the dignity of a child and allowing a grieving family the space and privacy to heal.' Just last week, it was announced that her husband and the father of Trigg, Brady Kiser, 28, will not face criminal charges in relation to the fatal drowning. The decision by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office came two weeks after the Chandler Police Department recommended a felony child abuse charge for Brady. Authorities said Emilie was not home at the time as Brady was there with Trigg and the couple's newborn son, Theodore, when the toddler accessed the backyard pool and was found unresponsive. According to a search warrant affidavit, Brady told investigators he was distracted by the couple's infant and lost sight of Trigg for several minutes. When he went to look for the child, he found him unconscious in the pool and called 911. Trigg died six days later at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 'Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction,' Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement. 'After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.' Prosecutors emphasized that, to pursue a child abuse charge, they would need to prove that Brady 'failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk' and that his actions were a 'gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show.' His attorney, Flynn Carey, said in a statement that his client is grateful the case was thoroughly reviewed and classified as a tragic accident. 'We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident. 'Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together,' Carey said. 'We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time.' The Chandler Police Department said its investigation into the incident remains open.
4 days ago
Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband won't face charges in son's drowning death, county attorney rules
The husband of influencer Emilie Kiser will not face charges in the drowning death of the couple's 3-year-old son, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office has announced. Police in Chandler, Arizona, recommended earlier this month that Brady Kiser face a felony charge of child abuse in the drowning death of his son Trigg in May, but the local county attorney's office has final say in whether charges are actually brought. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confirmed in a statement on July 25 that Brady Kiser will not be charged, saying there is "no reasonable likelihood of conviction." "In order to convict a person of this charge, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show," Mitchell said in a statement. "Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction.'" The statement continued, "After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard." Mitchell noted that surveillance video "showed how the drowning occurred and the actual timeline of events." Brady Kiser's attorney told ABC News in a statement Monday that he continues to grieve the loss of Trigg. "We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident," the attorney, Flynn P. Carey, said in a statement. "Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time." The boy's mother and Brady Kiser's wife, Emilie Kiser, is a social media influencer with over 1 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million followers on TikTok. She gave birth to a second child, another son, in March, according to her social media posts. Brady Kiser was home alone with the couple's two sons in May when Trigg drowned in the family's backyard pool, according to Mitchell's statement. The Chandler Police Department told ABC News in May that authorities received a call on May 12 around 7 p.m. regarding a drowning. When police responded to the Kisers' home, officers started CPR on a child. The child was then transported to a local hospital before being taken to Phoenix Children's Hospital in critical condition, according to police. The boy died the next day, police said. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child's family and loved ones during this unimaginable time," the police department said in a statement at the time. Emilie Kiser has not posted publicly to social media since her eldest son's death.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband won't face charges after son, 3, drowns in pool
Emilie Kiser, who has 4.1 million followers on TikTok, has not posted on social media since the tragic death of her three-year-old son who died at the family's home in Arizona Influencer Emilie Kiser's three-year-old son tragically drowned in a pool and authorities have now said her husband will not face criminal charges. Toddler Trigg Kiser fell into the water when he was at home with his dad Brady, 28, on May 12 and he was found unresponsive in the backyard pool. He died six days later at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Chandler Police recommended a child abuse charge over the incident but Arizona's Maricopa County Attorney's Office has now ruled that out. Brady Kiser was with Trigg as well as the couple's newborn son Theodore and he reportedly told police that he was focusing on the baby and lost sight of Trigg for a few minutes. And when he went to look for him, he found him in the pool. CCTV footage showed the tragedy take place and no charges have been brought. Prosecutors would have needed to prove that Mr Kiser 'failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk' and that his actions were a 'gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show', in order to pursue a child abuse charge. 'Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction,' Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a statement. After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard.' Emilie Kiser, who has 4.1 million followers on TikTok, regularly posted on social media but her accounts suddenly went quiet before police in Phoenix confirmed that Trigg had died on May 18, reported USA Today. Mr Kiser's lawyer, Flynn Carey, said in a statement that his client is grateful the case was classified as a tragic accident. 'We are grateful to law enforcement and the county attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and confirming that this was a tragic accident," he stated. "Brady remains in the midst of the grieving process and is thankful to be with his family as they heal together. We appreciate the compassion and support shown during this difficult time." Emilie, 26, had been with friends and was not at home at the time of the accident. She has not posted on social media since and has comments off on her Instagram and TikTok profiles. The Kisers did file a May 27 lawsuit to prevent the release of records about her son's death. In the filing, lawyers for the family said they "desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," adding that her son's death "has become a media frenzy."
Fox News
4 days ago
- Fox News
Arizona prosecutors decline to charge father in drowning death of TikTok influencer's 3-year-old son
The husband of a TikTok influencer in Arizona will not face charges after their 3-year-old son died in a drowning incident. Emilie Kiser was out with friends while her husband, Brady, stayed at home with their newborn, Theodore, and Trigg, 3, who later drowned, Fox 10 reported. Trigg was found unresponsive in the couple's backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, according to fire department officials. "Chandler PD arrived on scene first and found an unconscious 3-year-old boy who had been pulled from the backyard pool. Officers began CPR and firefighters took over patient care upon arrival," the fire department officials said. Brady told police at the time that he had turned around for "three to five minutes," then found his son floating in the pool. Trigg died six days later. On July 15, the Chandler Police Department formally recommended to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office that Brady should be charged with class 4 felony child abuse. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said in a Friday statement that it wouldn't be seeking charges against Brady, arguing there's "no likelihood of conviction." "In order to convict a person of this charge, the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury that the person failed to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk, and that failure to perceive the risk was a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would show," they wrote. "Every case submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is evaluated using the same standard: whether there is a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction.' After careful review of the evidence submitted by Chandler PD, it was determined this case does not meet that standard. MCAO's review of the case involved the attorneys assigned to it, along with highly experienced senior attorneys and the County Attorney herself," it continued. The class 4 felony child abuse charge carries a potential penalty of 1 to 3.75 years in prison, but probation is possible. Emilie previously filed a legal complaint against a list of law enforcement and state agencies, seeking to block the release of investigative and post-mortem records relating to the death of her son.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Emilie Kiser's husband won't face charge in son's drowning, DA says
The husband of a social media influencer will not be charged in the May death of his 3-year-old son, prosecutors in Arizona said. Brady Kiser, husband of TikTok and Instagram influencer Emilie Kiser, will not be charged in the drowning death of their son, Trigg, because prosecutors were unlikely to get a conviction in the case, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a news release July 25. Trigg Kiser died on May 18 after being pulled from a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona, six days earlier, police previously told USA TODAY. Court documents said Trigg's death was an accidental drowning in the family's pool. Police interviewed Brady Kiser Brady Kiser told police he was watching the couple's newborn son when Trigg fell into the pool on May 12, according to search warrant applications granted by Maricopa County Superior Court judges in May. Court records included a summarized police interview with Brady Kiser. Brady Kiser had told Chandler police he was home alone with the couple's two boys on May 12 while his wife was out with friends, the court records said. He told police he saw Trigg playing near the pool, which was "not uncommon," the court records said. He said the pool usually had a protective cover on it, they said. Brady Kiser said he was "soon distracted" by their newborn son, Theodore, when he lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes, the records said. He then found Trigg floating in their backyard pool, they said. He "immediately" jumped in to help Trigg and called 911, the records said. The Chandler Police Department on July 15 announced that it recommended a class 4 felony charge of child abuse against Brady Kiser. Police officials previously told The Arizona Republic that criminal charges against parents in child drowning cases were rare. After "careful review of the evidence," which included surveillance video showing how the drowning occurred, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office determined the case did not meet the standard of a 'reasonable likelihood of conviction,' Mitchell said in the July 25 news release. Heat wave: Late July's oppressive heat forecast isn't normal Emilie Kiser's internet fame drove awareness of case Emilie Kiser is a TikTok celebrity with about 4 million followers, 1.7 million followers on Instagram and has a presence on other social media platforms where she often posted about parenting, her home and also promoted products. She made her last social media post on May 12 and hasn't spoken publicly since her son's death. Emilie Kiser has also turned off commenting on most of her Instagram and TikTok profiles, while Brady Kiser made his Instagram account private. Timeline since Emilie Kiser's son died: A drowning, a lawsuit, a possible charge The Kisers did file a May 27 lawsuit to prevent the release of records about her son's death. In the filing, attorneys said the family "desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them," adding that her son's death "has become a media frenzy." That suit has prevented the release of a police report and some other records about the investigation. In the lawsuit, the Kisers' legal team argued dissemination of the information, which would normally be made available to the public, would violate her family's privacy. A judge ordered officials on June 3 not to disclose any records until lawyers reviewed and discussed their contents. The legal team later agreed that some records, such as redacted police and medical examiner reports, could be released. But anything made available should balance her privacy against the public's right to know, the Kiser's lawyers said. Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DA says Emilie Kiser's husband won't face charge in son's drowning
