‘Psychic’ Tiktoker To Appeal $10M Defamation Ruling After Falsely Linking A Professor To Bryan Kohberger Murders

A TikTok influencer known for her controversial claims is gearing up to challenge a staggering $10 million defamation ruling. Ashley Guillard, who sparked outrage by alleging that a University of Idaho professor was involved in the notorious Bryan Kohberger murders, insists that the judgment against her is unjust.

Guillard, based in Houston, Texas, accused Professor Rebecca Scofield of orchestrating the murders of four students, including 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves, in a bid to hide an alleged 𝒶𝒻𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓇 with one of the victims. Following her defamation claims, Scofield took legal action, resulting in Guillard being ordered to pay a hefty sum after losing the case.

Despite the legal setback, Guillard is not backing down. She plans to appeal the ruling, asserting that the verdict did not reflect the evidence presented. “Unfortunately, because the verdict doesn’t align with the evidence or facts of the case, I have to appeal,” she stated to The Idaho Statesman. “I was hoping for a fair and impartial verdict so that we all could move on.”

As Kohberger serves life sentences for the tragic murders, Guillard has found herself in hot water for her provocative videos. Before Kohberger’s arrest, she released over 100 clips linking Scofield to the crime, claiming her supposed psychic abilities led her to identify the professor as the true culprit. Even after receiving cease-and-desist letters, Guillard continued to push her narrative, defiantly stating in a TikTok video that Scofield would “regret” her legal actions.

During her trial in February, Guillard represented herself and downplayed her accusations, suggesting that her insights were based on intuition rather than concrete facts. “Claircognizance – we work with intuition, not fact. The facts are the job of law enforcement, not a psychic,” she remarked in court.

On the other side, Scofield shared the emotional toll the accusations had on her and her family. “It was like a stone on my chest that was not crushing me, it was dissolving me,” she expressed. The professor described feeling personally targeted by Guillard’s unfounded claims, emphasizing the distress it caused her loved ones.

As the legal battle continues, neither Scofield nor her legal team has commented on Guillard’s intention to appeal. A briefing deadline for the appeal has been set for July, keeping the case in the public eye.

Meanwhile, Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murders in July 2025, is serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. His plea deal also included a waiver limiting his ability to appeal, ensuring he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Currently incarcerated at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, Kohberger has reportedly faced challenges adjusting to prison life, including complaints about harassment from fellow inmates.

As the 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓂𝒶 unfolds, the question remains: how will the legal saga between Guillard and Scofield impact the ongoing narrative surrounding the Kohberger case?