Online Forums Host Shared Private Partner Videos

Why it matters locally: Sharing nonconsensual intimate images, often referred to as 'revenge porn,' is illegal in Oregon under ORS 163.665. Victims in Oregon can report such incidents to their local law enforcement agencies, such as the Portland Police Bureau or the CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE NORTH STATION, depending on their jurisdiction.

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An individual identifying herself as Jess reported an investigation into online forums and websites where men uploaded and shared private footage of their romantic partners. The reported activity included footage of individuals identified as wives, girlfriends, and other loved ones. Jess characterized the sharing of these recordings of partners as a disturbing aspect of the online platforms she examined.