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revenge porn

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noun

sexually suggestive images of someone, typically a former romantic partner, that are posted online or otherwise shared without the person's consent.

Etymology

Origin of revenge porn

First recorded in 2005–10

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revenge porn

Cases “still are underreported, under-investigated and under-prosecuted,” said Carrie Goldberg, one of the first lawyers to pursue cases of revenge porn and deepfakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

So were more than eight in 10 stalking and revenge porn charges, and more than six in 10 harassment charges, it said.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

Combs, they argued, cannot be sued in this instance because the relevant New York laws regarding revenge porn and human trafficking did not go into effect until decades after the alleged incident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

Kardashian’s statements about the gift really encapsulate how dehumanizing being the victim of revenge porn is and what it means to regain autonomy over one’s most private moments.

From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2024

Attorney Mark Nicholson, who specializes in revenge porn cases, interviewed Seales and hired her to work on his firm’s podcast.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2023

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