Revenge porn, which encompasses most pornographic material shared without all parties’ consent and with the intent to cause public humiliation, can have devastating consequences for many individuals. It can leave you feeling violated and unsure of how to move forward.
Not only has revenge porn become increasingly criminalized, Florida allows the victims of revenge porn to pursue civil compensation for their losses. A Tallahassee revenge porn lawyer could help you understand your right to file a personal injury claim when someone else spreads pornographic content without your consent.
Who Bears Liability for Revenge Porn?
The party that shares revenge porn often bears direct liability for the damages associated with sharing that content. However, other parties may also share liability for revenge porn incidents, including anyone who participated in recording pornography without the consent of both parties, people who share nonconsensual pornography, or those who promote it electronically.
In some cases, that can mean pursuing compensation from accomplices of the party who originally shared the pornography or others who deliberately shared it, especially if they knew the content was nonconsensual and not intended for sharing. A Tallahassee attorney could help victims of revenge pornography determine who may bear liability for sharing or that nonconsensual material.
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Compensation for Revenge Pornography
Determining the damages sustained because of revenge pornography can be difficult, especially if it causes reputational damages. Victims of nonconsensual pornography may have the right to pursue compensation for both the financial and non-financial losses sustained because of revenge pornography. That can include:
- The cost of having the material removed from the internet
- Legal costs associated with the claim
- Mental anguish/pain and suffering
- The cost of treatment or therapy for mental anguish
- Reputation damage, including any costs related to repairing reputation or potential damages to employment or job opportunities
Many of the damages associated with nonconsensual pornographic material are non-financial, which can make them difficult to quantify. A revenge porn lawyer in Tallahassee could provide guidance about what damages to include as part of a comprehensive claim and how to quantify those damages.
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Criminal Convictions and Revenge Porn Claims
A criminal conviction can make it easier to establish the right to a revenge porn claim. However, even if there is not enough evidence for a criminal conviction, some victims of revenge pornography can still pursue compensation for the damages they suffered. While the criminal conviction can serve as evidence that the liable party shared pornographic material, that conviction is not necessary to establish the right to file a claim. A Tallahassee revenge pornography attorney can help injured individuals seek needed compensation and hold the liable party responsible even without a criminal conviction.
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Contact a Tallahassee Revenge Porn Attorney to Pursue Compensation
Revenge pornography can leave your reputation damaged and your trust lost. While a revenge porn claim cannot restore everything you have lost, you may have the right to recover compensation. A claim can also help hold the liable party responsible for the damage they caused. A Tallahassee revenge porn lawyer could help you understand your rights and your options for pursuing compensation. Reach out to Fasig | Brooks today for a free consultation that could help you determine your next steps.
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