Why Doe v. X Matters for Revenge-Porn Victims Nationwide This Post Is Part of a Three-Part Series Part 1: Why Doe v. X Was Filed—and What the Plaintiff Is Alleging Part 2: The Defenses Platforms Rely On in NCII Cases Part 3: Why Doe v. X Matters for Victims Nationwide Lawsuits like Doe v. X…
Doe v. X and the Defenses Platforms Rely On: Section 230, Consent, and “We Didn’t Create It” If you’re new to this case, you can read Part 1 of this series, which explains why Doe v. X was filed and what the plaintiff is alleging . When survivors sue large technology platforms over nonconsensual intimate…
Doe v. X: Why This Lawsuit Was Filed—and What the Plaintiff Is Alleging In late 2025, a pseudonymous plaintiff filed a federal lawsuit against X Corp. (formerly Twitter) and xAI Corp.. The case is known as Doe v. X. The lawsuit does not ask the public to decide who is right or wrong. Instead, it…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Part 3: A Landmark Lawsuit — How Bailey Broadrick Invoked Federal Law to Fight Revenge Porn Disclaimer: This article is based on the Verified Complaint filed in Broadrick v. Gilroy, Case No. 3:24-cv-01772-VAB (D. Conn.). All facts discussed remain alleged, and the case is still pending. No finding of liability has been made. For years,…
Part 2: The Harassment Machine — How One Man Tried to Destroy Bailey Broadrick Online Disclaimer: The facts described in this article are based on a Verified Complaint filed in the federal case Broadrick v. Gilroy, Case No. 3:24-cv-01772-VAB (D. Conn.). All allegations remain unproven, and the case is pending. The defendant has not been…