revenge porn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of revenge porn
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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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
The complaint was part of a larger lawsuit from co-star Rachel Leviss, who sued Sandoval and Madix in February for eavesdropping, revenge porn, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 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
The Online Safety Bill was amended in June, meaning it will become easier to prosecute people for sharing so-called revenge porn - the sharing of an intimate image or video without consent.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
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