revenge porn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of revenge porn
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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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
There are no federal laws against revenge porn, but each state across the U.S. has its own statute on revenge porn.
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
Amendments to the Online Safety Bill will introduce a six-month prison term for sharing deepfake and revenge porn.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023
Lawmakers have outlawed revenge porn, gotten rid of the criminal statute of limitation for rape entirely.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2023
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