New Federal Lawsuit Exposes Cyberbullying and Revenge Porn in the Gaming Community June 2025 — Northern District of California A new federal lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California highlights an escalating problem in online spaces: coordinated cyberbullying, doxxing, and the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. The case, Tayts v. Gacutan, et al. (Case…
Kansas Revenge Porn Law Declared Unenforceable Due to Missing Definition In a ruling that has major implications for online privacy laws, a Kansas court struck down the state’s revenge porn statute, citing its failure to define key terms like “harass,” “threaten,” and “intimidate.” What Happened? On June 24, 2025, a Kansas appeals court held…
In the first installment of this series, we introduced you to Doe v. Parsons, a disturbing case of hidden-camera exploitation and revenge porn that led to a federal civil judgment for $300,000 in damages. But how did a victim of intimate image abuse obtain such a swift and powerful remedy in federal court? The answer…
Xavien Howard Faces Disturbing ‘Revenge Porn’ Allegations in Broward County Former Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard is now the target of a civil lawsuit that accuses him of distributing explicit images and videos without consent—conduct popularly known as revenge porn. According to newly filed court records, Howard allegedly texted a minor sexually explicit…
On October 25, 2024, Jane Doe filed a lawsuit in the Middle District of Tennessee under 15 U.S.C. § 6851—the federal law prohibiting the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images. But this wasn’t just another privacy violation. This was a deeply personal betrayal involving a hidden camera in her own home. The defendant, Brett Dillon Parsons,…
🛡️ StopNCII.org: Protecting Intimate Images from Non‑Consensual Sharing What Is StopNCII.org? StopNCII.org is a free, global tool created by the UK’s Revenge Porn Helpline (RPH) and SWGfL to help adults stop the spread of intimate images or videos online. It works by generating unique digital fingerprints—called hashes—of your content without uploading the images or videos…
Fighting Back: What Bailey Broadrick Is Asking the Court to Do After months of abuse and humiliation at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Bailey Broadrick turned to the courts not just for recognition of the harm she suffered—but for meaningful relief that would protect her future, compensate her for what was lost, and deter others…
Part 4: Beyond Federal Law — Bailey Broadrick’s Emotional Distress and Privacy Claims Under Connecticut Law Disclaimer: This article is based on the Verified Complaint in Broadrick v. Gilroy, Case No. 3:24-cv-01772-VAB (D. Conn.). The allegations are unproven, and no liability has been established. The case is pending. Bailey Broadrick’s lawsuit does more than invoke…
A federal court in New Jersey has issued a landmark decision in the fight against nonconsensual pornography. In Webbs v. Green, Case No. 2:24-cv-07763-CCC-MAH, the court awarded $150,000 in statutory damages to a woman whose intimate videos were shared online without her permission. .NJ federal opinion This decision marks another victory for victims seeking justice…
When a Police Officer Posts Your Nude Images—Can You Sue? In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a man named Jahiem Pedrow tried to sue a police officer and a town under the federal revenge porn law, 15 U.S.C. § 6851, after nude images of him were…