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Revenge Porn Law
California’s “revenge porn law” is codified in California Penal Code section 653.2. and California Penal Code 647 (j).
It is a crime (a misdemeanor) to post, share or distribute nude or illicit photos of someone without their consent. If you are convicted of this crime, the penalties for a first offense are up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1,000 fine.
Elements of Crime
In order to prove someone guilty, all these must be present:
(1) Perpetrator took pictures or videos of another person’s intimate body parts, with the mutual understanding that such images will be kept confidential;
(2) distributes such images, where the victim is identifiable;
(3) has the intent to cause serious emotional distress to the victim; and,
(4) the victim actually suffers such distress.
Revenge Porn and Domestic Violence
In family law, executing revenge porn is a form of domestic violence, strictly prohibited by the Domestic Violence Prevention Act.
Most states are making revenge porn a crime. This woman won a 7.25 million dollar lawsuit against her ex-husband.
Resources for Cyber-Exploited Victims
State of California Department of Justice
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