revenge porn
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of revenge porn
First recorded in 2005–10
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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 revenge porn law was enacted in 2019, while the trafficking law came on the books in 2007.
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
Ms Harrison, who waived her legal right to anonymity, became a campaigner against so-called revenge porn and is appearing on ITV's Love Island All Stars.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 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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