Doe v. Steven Bonnell Lawsuit: What the Court Docket Shows

By Steve Levine · Updated June 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Published: June 5, 2026

Doe v. Bonnell is a federal lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The plaintiff, proceeding as Jane Doe, alleges that Steven K. Bonnell II, known online as Destiny, unlawfully disclosed intimate images or videos of her without consent. Bonnell has appeared through counsel, filed an answer, and the case remains active.

This article is based on the publicly available complaint and docket entries. It describes the allegations and procedural history only. It does not state that any allegation has been proven, and it does not provide legal advice.

What the Lawsuit Is About

The complaint was filed on February 18, 2025. Jane Doe alleges that Bonnell recorded sexually explicit videos during a private encounter and later disclosed one or more videos without her knowledge or consent. The complaint says the alleged disclosure caused emotional distress, reputational harm, and other damages.

The complaint brings claims under the federal Intimate Image Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. § 6851, Florida Statute § 784.049, and Florida law claims for intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy based on public disclosure of private facts.

The case is not a class action. It is an individual civil case between Jane Doe and Steven K. Bonnell II.

The Main Allegations in the Complaint

According to the complaint, Jane Doe is an online streamer and influencer known online as Pxie. The complaint alleges that Bonnell, known online as Destiny, is a live streamer and political commentator with a large online following.

The complaint alleges that Doe and Bonnell began communicating on Discord when Doe was approximately 19 years old and Bonnell was approximately 33 years old. It further alleges that, on or about September 12, 2020, the two had one sexual encounter and that Bonnell recorded videos during that encounter.

Doe alleges that, on or about October 4, 2022, Bonnell shared one of the videos electronically with a person using the screen name Rose without Doe's knowledge or consent. Doe also alleges that, on or about November 29, 2024, the video appeared on Kiwifarms and other websites, where it was allegedly viewed thousands of times.

The complaint also alleges that Doe contacted Bonnell on November 29, 2024, after learning about the online posting, and that Bonnell responded with an apology in a message quoted in the complaint. Those allegations are part of Doe's pleading and have not been adjudicated as final factual findings.

Claims Listed in the Complaint

The complaint lists four causes of action:

Count I: Violation of 15 U.S.C. § 6851. Doe alleges that Bonnell knowingly and intentionally disclosed sexually explicit videos without her knowledge or consent, in violation of the federal Intimate Image Protection Act.

Count II: Violation of Florida Statute § 784.049. Doe alleges sexual cyberharassment under Florida law.

Count III: Intentional infliction of emotional distress. Doe alleges that Bonnell's conduct was intentional or reckless and caused severe emotional distress.

Count IV: Invasion of privacy. Doe alleges public disclosure of private facts involving intimate material that she says was never intended for public distribution.

The complaint seeks damages, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and other relief. The filing of a complaint is not a finding of liability.

How Steven Bonnell Responded in Court

The docket shows that Bonnell appeared through counsel in March 2025. On March 14, 2025, he filed an answer and affirmative defenses to the complaint, along with a jury demand.

The publicly reviewed docket also shows extensive motion practice, including motions concerning protective orders, sealing, discovery, summary judgment, sanctions, and trial scheduling. The docket does not show a final judgment on the merits as of the latest update reviewed.

Key Court Timeline

February 18, 2025: Jane Doe filed the complaint in the Southern District of Florida. The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Becerra and referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres for certain matters.

February 19, 2025: The court granted Doe's motion to proceed under the pseudonym Jane Doe.

February 20, 2025: The court entered a protective order.

March 14, 2025: Bonnell filed an answer and affirmative defenses to the complaint with a jury demand.

April 3, 2025: The court entered a scheduling order that initially set trial for May 18, 2026, and calendar call for May 12, 2026.

April 4, 2025: The court denied Doe's temporary restraining order request as moot and referred the preliminary injunction portion of the motion to Magistrate Judge Torres.

June 3, 2025: The court held a motion hearing on Doe's request for preliminary injunction. The docket states that both Jane Doe and Steven K. Bonnell II were sworn and testified, and that the court took the matter under advisement.

September 4, 2025: The court granted Doe's motion for leave to file an amended complaint.

September 5, 2025: Doe filed an amended complaint.

October 6, 2025: The court denied Doe's motion to compel Lolcow LLC to remove videos. The court also denied Doe's motion for preliminary injunction.

December 23, 2025: A final mediation report was filed stating that the case did not settle.

January 30, 2026: Bonnell filed a motion for summary judgment and a statement of undisputed material facts.

March 30, 2026: The court denied Doe's motion for protective order governing public commentary by trial participants. The court also denied Doe's motion for order to show cause and a sealed motion for order to show cause.

April 21, 2026: The court reset the trial for August 10, 2026, and reset calendar call for August 4, 2026. The court also set a July 28, 2026 deadline for the joint pretrial stipulation.

May 8, 2026: Doe filed an opposition to Bonnell's motion for summary judgment, along with a response to the statement of material facts and supporting affidavits.

May 13, 2026: Bonnell filed a reply in support of summary judgment and additional supporting materials.

May 18, 2026: Doe filed a motion for sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e)(2), alleging spoliation of evidence.

June 1, 2026: Bonnell filed an opposition to Doe's Rule 37(e)(2) sanctions motion and supporting affidavits.

June 3, 2026: Bonnell filed a motion to seal. The CourtListener docket reviewed for this article lists June 3, 2026 as the date of last known filing.

Latest Status as of June 2026

As of the docket reviewed on June 5, 2026, the case remains active. The docket lists the date of last known filing as June 3, 2026. The trial is reset for August 10, 2026, and calendar call is reset for August 4, 2026.

The docket also shows that summary judgment briefing occurred in 2026, and that Doe's May 18, 2026 motion for sanctions was opposed by Bonnell on June 1, 2026. Based on the docket materials reviewed, no settlement, final judgment, or consumer claim form is listed.

What the Court Has and Has Not Decided

The court has made several procedural rulings. It allowed Doe to proceed under a pseudonym, entered protective and sealing-related orders, denied certain emergency and protective relief, allowed an amended complaint, and reset the trial schedule.

However, the docket reviewed does not show that the court has entered a final ruling deciding whether Bonnell is liable for the claims in the complaint. The allegations remain allegations unless and until they are proven, admitted, settled, or resolved by the court.

Why the Case Is Being Watched

The case involves allegations of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate material, a federal claim under 15 U.S.C. § 6851, a Florida sexual cyberharassment claim, and online public figures. It also includes a long procedural record involving sealing disputes, discovery disputes, injunction requests, summary judgment briefing, and sanctions motion practice.

For readers tracking online privacy litigation, the most important current points are straightforward: the case is pending, the court docket shows an August 2026 trial date, and the parties continue to litigate pretrial issues.

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