Former SA Liberal leader takes medical leave after white powder 'deepfake'

Former SA Liberal leader takes medical leave after white powder video

South Australian MP David Speirs has gone on medical leave, saying he needs to focus on his health and wellbeing after a video surfaced of him snorting white powder.The former Liberal leader today released a statement saying the past few days have been "exceptionally distressing" and that he has been left "feeling exceptionally vulnerable and at risk"."I must take some time to focus on my own health and well-being as any other person should," th…

Former SA Liberal leader takes medical leave after white powder 'deepfake'

Former SA Liberal leader David Speirs has taken medical leave after claiming a video of him snorting white powder was a deepfake.

Former SA Liberal leader takes leave after 'deepfake' white powder video

David Speirs has declared the video allegedly showing him snorting a powder is a ‘deepfake’ and is seeking medical and legal advice.

Speirs’ fear after ‘white powder’ video

The former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party has broken his silence after shocking footage emerged that appeared to show him snorting a white substance.

Former SA Liberal leader takes medical leave two days after 'deepfake' snorting video emerges

David Speirs says he's taking time away from work to concentrate on his health days after a video — which appears to depict him snorting from a plate — emerges. He has previously strenuously denied wrongdoing, reportedly telling News Corp the video is a deepfake.

Ex-SA Liberal leader takes leave after 'deepfake' video

An ex-South Australian opposition leader is taking leave and seeking legal advice after saying a video allegedly showing him snorting a powder was a "deepfake".