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
Official police data on revenge porn is hard to quantify because there is no national database.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2025
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
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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