‘Revenge porn’ bill would criminalize posting nude photos without consent nationwide

Enough is enough when it comes to posting explicit content, like photos or videos with nudity, without consent. 

The practice, known as “revenge porn” or “sextortion,” has been in the spotlight recently due to high-profile cases involving celebrities, such as Mischa Barton and Blac Chyna, but it doesn’t just hurt victims in the public eye. 

Yet there’s no federal law that protects victims whose private images have been exploited online. What victims are left with is a patchwork of laws across 35 states, and legal hurdles if their perpetrators cross state lines. 

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