Andrew Wilder, a writer known for his work on Netflix's "Devil in Ohio" and CBS's "Criminal Minds," has been convicted of distributing a private image to cause emotional distress. The conviction follows accusations that he shared nude photos and a video of his estranged wife, Alison, around their church. Alison Wilder has since filed a civil suit against Andrew Wilder and the Placerita Bible Church in Santa Clarita, California, alleging the images were distributed to falsely prove her infidelity.
According to the civil suit, Wilder provided the intimate images and video in August 2024 to church elders, including Pastor Adam Tyson, who leads bible studies for Kanye West. Tyson began working with West after the artist started attending services at Placerita Bible Church in 2019.
The lawsuit states that the images were presented as evidence of Alison Wilder's alleged adultery. The church elders, including Tyson, allegedly shared the photographs with Alison's father, a high-ranking member of the parish. Her father was reportedly shown the images on an iPad, though her intimate body parts were obscured in some of the photos.
The suit claims that the elders dissuaded Alison's father from informing her about the photos and from reporting the matter to the police. This alleged distribution occurred just five months after Alison Wilder filed for divorce, citing domestic violence and abuse.
Wilder is described in the lawsuit as a drunk and abusive husband to Alison and their two children. The papers allege that he frequently drank heavily, causing disturbances at home and playing music with violent and misogynistic lyrics. While Wilder had previously sought sobriety, divorce papers indicate he relapsed in 2019.
The suit also details allegations of racist remarks made by Wilder towards his wife, stemming from his belief that she had an affair with a "Mexican man." He is accused of making derogatory comments in front of their children and shouting a disparaging remark as he left with them in April 2024.
Wilder was convicted last week for violating California's "revenge porn" law. He is scheduled for sentencing in November. The civil case remains ongoing.