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Idaho professor sues TikTok psychic after false murder claims
Idaho professor wins $10m lawsuit against TikTok psychic who falsely accused her of student murders.
In brief
Idaho professor wins $10m lawsuit against TikTok psychic who falsely accused her of student murders. Idaho University of Idaho history professor Rebecca Scofield won $10 million after a TikTok psychic falsely accused her of murdering four students. Originally reported by Fox News.
Rebecca Scofield wins $10m lawsuit
Idaho University of Idaho history professor Rebecca Scofield won a $10 million defamation lawsuit against TikTok psychic Ashley Guillard.
“I went and laid in my son's bed because his bedroom is the closest to an entrance to our house”
Guillard falsely accused Scofield of murders
TikTok influencer Ashley Guillard claimed Rebecca Scofield directed the murders of four University of Idaho students without evidence.
“I had committed a quadruple homicide”
Scofield's sleepless nights
Scofield spent nights watching her son sleep while standing guard due to fear of online threats.
“I was so afraid for him, so I just sat there at the end of his bed all night and watched him”
Guillard's videos went viral
Guillard posted over 100 videos claiming Scofield committed murders and had an extramarital affair with a victim.
“The videos got millions of views”
Scofield's warning about social media
Scofield warned social media platforms lack accountability for spreading defamatory content despite Section 230 protections.
“A federal law, Section 230, protects online platforms from many defamation lawsuits”
Scofield's call for action
Scofield urged individuals to fight online lies and hold platforms accountable for spreading misinformation.
“We can sue, and we can also share our stories”
Students killed in November 2022
Four University of Idaho students were killed in a November 2022 home invasion stabbing in Moscow, Idaho.
“All four were killed in a 4 a.m. home invasion stabbing on Nov. 13, 2022”
Kohberger's plea deal
Bryan Kohberger admitted to the murders after a plea deal and is scheduled for sentencing in July 2025.
“Bryan Kohberger appears at the Ada County Courthouse for his sentencing hearing, Wednesday, July 24, 2025”
The headline
Idaho University of Idaho history professor Rebecca Scofield won $10 million after a TikTok psychic falsely accused her of murdering four students.
