I may want to get a restraining order. What is a restraining order? Where do...
A criminal restraining order is a court order issued by a judge to protect someone from a “Restrained Person.” It may be issued after the defendant (the Restrained Person) is arrested, charged, or...
View ArticleCan I sue the person who did this to me?
Yes, but there are some practical considerations that often make this option cost prohibitive for many people. In some situations, proceeding through the criminal (rather than civil) justice system may...
View ArticleCan I sue the website where the photo is posted?
This is complicated. Under section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, websites cannot be held liable for certain claims that arise from content published, disseminated, or made available by a third...
View ArticleHow do I present my case to law enforcement?
As this question implies, you’ll do best if you approach law enforcement with a folder full of your evidence (print outs of those .pdf files you saved, and copies of your litigation hold letters) that...
View ArticleIs it a crime to post nude images of someone online without their consent?
It depends on your state, but it is a distinct possibility. This conduct is more likely to be a crime if your state has made e-crimes a priority, but many traditional criminal laws may also apply. For...
View ArticleThe police say this is not a crime, and won’t pursue the matter.
They may be wrong about the law, but be mindful that the police department does have a great deal of discretion with regard to whether or not to prosecute any given matter. Many officers have received...
View ArticleWill it do any good to try to take down the content myself?
It may, and this is something a lawyer can help you with. But preserving the evidence and sending litigation hold letters is an important and often overlooked step. This is explained above. It is...
View ArticleWhat if I can’t take down the content?
One approach to especially virulent content is to bury it using search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. The goal is to push the content off the first couple of pages of search results, which are...
View ArticleWho else is talking about this?
To learn more about the general state of affairs surrounding involuntary porn and the joint efforts to end involuntary porn, the following websites may be of...
View ArticleSomeone from my past won’t stop contacting me/my new partner/my family. How...
It depends on the individual, but caution is advised. We recommend consulting a professional before proceeding – including an attorney and possibly a psychologist. In some cases, a response from you...
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