Civil Remedies for Victims of Nonconsensual Pornography

Nonconsensual pornography – sometimes referred to as “revenge porn” – has become an increasingly common form of digital abuse and it can have a truly devastating impact on its victims. While the majority of jurisdictions have enacted laws criminalizing the publication of nonconsensual pornography, these laws are often limited in scope and fail to afford victims comprehensive remedies. Accordingly, victims often turn to civil attorneys for help in holding the perpetrators accountable and securing compensation for the damages they have sustained. Through litigating “revenge porn” cases, victims can learn the identity of anonymous perpetrators, secure valuable injunctive relief, and be…