Garfield, NJ asked in Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Internet Law for New Jersey

Q: What are my rights when it pertains to my husband posting revenge porn on his Facebook page?

My husband assaulted me and when I filled a TRO he posited nude photos online for my parents, children, And the world to see. He sent me text messages to ask me how my family likes the photos. These pictures were takien without my permission by way of screenshot during a conversation through the application IMO.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Assuming the TRO is limited to the assault, a non-consensual posting of sexually explicit photographs is a criminal offense at both the state and federal levels. You should contact a New Jersey Family Law attorney to get this resolved.

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