QUESTION
Can I get in trouble for having naked pictures a girl sent me and sending it to people?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2014 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - California
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I met a women on the internet about 1 year ago. Me and her texted and emailed alot back and forth. we exchanged lots of nude pictures and explicit talk. She than became obsessive and threatened to kill herself. I tried to delete her from every communication possible but we always ended up still talking. She than began messaging my friends on facebook about me and telling them I am a liar and a cheater. So i told her i would send the pictures she sent me out to everyone i knew if she messaged one of my ex girlfriends who she threatened to. She than told me what I did was illegal blackmail and she was going to contact the authorities and my commanding officer (I am in the military). I really do not have any pictures of her, I deleted them all. Am I in any legal trouble if she does contact the authorities? I am in California and she is in Alabama.
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Yes, you could be in a lot of trouble if you were circulating nude pictures of a person without their consent. The danger is magnified if she was underage at the time. California is one of only a few states that has current laws against revenge porn, as only one potential cause of action. You need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. I have added a tag to your post under criminal defense, as that should be your primary concern at this time.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2014 at 6:14 PM