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 under the federal civil revenge porn law, 15 U.S.C. § 6851.
The Facts of the Case
Plaintiff Jaiya Webbs ended her relationship with Defendant Brandon Elliott Green. In retaliation, Green posted three explicit videos of her online—two showing her performing sexual acts and one showing her nude in the shower.
He uploaded the videos to Reddit and shared links on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where her friends and family could see them. He also sent the links directly to her via private messages.
The Law: 15 U.S.C. § 6851
This case was brought under 15 U.S.C. § 6851, a federal law enacted in 2022 through the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. This statute provides a civil cause of action for the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images using interstate commerce.
To win a case under this law, a plaintiff must show:
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The image is an “intimate visual depiction”
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It was disclosed via the internet or another form of interstate commerce
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The victim did not consent
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The defendant acted knowingly or recklessly
The court found all elements were met.
The Court’s Ruling
Judge Claire C. Cecchi granted default judgment after the defendant failed to respond despite being served.
The court awarded:
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✅ $150,000 in liquidated damages (as allowed by § 6851)
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✅ $7,000 in attorney’s fees (at $500/hour, deemed reasonable)
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✅ $726.29 in litigation costs
Total judgment: $157,726.29
The judge also confirmed that posting intimate content online qualifies as interstate commerce, satisfying the federal jurisdiction requirement.
Why This Decision Matters
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Sets a precedent for future civil cases under 15 U.S.C. § 6851
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Confirms that statutory damages are available without proving actual loss
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Validates $500/hour legal fees as reasonable in revenge porn cases
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Demonstrates that out-of-state abusers can still be held accountable
What You Can Do If You’re a Victim
If someone has posted or shared explicit images of you online without your consent, you may be eligible to sue under 15 U.S.C. § 6851—no matter where you live or where the offender is located.
You could recover up to $150,000 in statutory damages plus attorney’s fees and costs.
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