A self-proclaimed psychic on TikTok has been ordered to pay $10 million in damages for falsely claiming that a University of Idaho professor was involved in the brutal 2022 murders that claimed the lives of four students.

A federal jury reached the judgement against social media influencer Ashley Guillard on Feb. 27 after finding there was a “preponderance of evidence” to suggest that Guillard posted a series of videos on TikTok falsely claiming that University of Idaho professor Rebecca Scofield Scofield had “orchestrated” the murders, according to court documents obtained by Oxygen.com. 

The jury awarded Scofield $6.5 million in damages related to the claims Guillard made about the murders on social media and another $3.5 million for false statements Guillard made in the videos that implied that the history professor had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Guillard told Oxygen.com she is planning to appeal the decision.

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Guillard—who currently operates on TikTok under the handle lordashleyg—is known for providing both spiritual and true crime content for her viewers, often weighing in on high-profile murders by consulting Tarot cards or performing other readings.

In November 2022, after four University of Idaho students were found brutally murdered inside their off-campus home, Guillard turned her attention to the case, posting many videos on TikTok claiming that Scofield, an associate professor in history and chair of history department, had participated in the crime and had an intimate relationship with one of the victims, according to the initial complaint provided to Oxygen.com.

ship with them,” her attorneys wrote in the documents. “Guillard’s videos have been viewed millions of times, amplifying Guillard’s online persona at the expense of Professor Scofield’s reputation.”

Despite Guillard having no known connection to Scofield—who was out of town with her husband at the time of the murders—Guillard began posting a series of TikTok videos on Nov. 24, 2022 falsely stating that Scofield had “ordered the execution of the four students” and was having a relationship with one of them, according to the compliant.

In the days that followed, Guillard continued to post content falsely claiming that Guillard had a role in the killings, per the complaint, even after the professor sent her a cease and desist letter. The Moscow Police also released a statement in December 2022 stating that they did not believe she was involved in the crimes.

Bryan Kohberger—a phD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University—was ultimately arrested for carrying out the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin and pleaded guilty to the crimes in July 2025. 

A federal judge ruled in 2024 that the statements Guillard made in the videos had been defamatory.

Jury Awards $10 Million Verdict to Rebecca Scofield
In February, during the federal trial jurors heard testimony about the impact online accusations can have on a person’s professional career and long-term earning potential, according to Idaho 6 News.

After considering all the evidence, the jury sided with Scofield, awarding her $10 million in damages. 

“I want to thank the jury for their time and attention to this case. The judge had already ruled as a matter of law that the statements were false,” Scofield said after the verdict in a statement provided to Oxygen.com. “The $10 million verdict reinforces the judge’s decision and sends the clear message that false statements online have consequences in the real world for real people and are unacceptable in our community.” 

She said the decision will also allow the community to turn their focus back to the victims who lost their lives as the result of Kohberger’s actions that day.

“The murders of the four students on November 13, 2022, was the darkest chapter in our university’s history,” she continued. “Today’s decision shows that respect and care should always be granted to victims during these tragedies. I am hopeful that this difficult chapter in my life is over and I can return to a more normal life with my family and the wonderful Moscow community.”

Ashley Guillard told Oxygen.com that she plans to appeal the decision.

“The 10 million dollar verdict represents the bias, Ignorance and laziness of the jury. It does not represent the evidence presented at trial,” she said in an emailed statement. “Unfortunately because of the incompetence of the jury I intend to file motions and an appeal to get to a reasonable resolution that is based on the evidence and not bias.”

Guillard also addressed the decision in a 21-part series of TikToks in which she called it “unfair and ridiculous."







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Tarot Card TikToker Ordered to Pay $10 Million For Falsely Accusing Professor of Idaho Murders