Online Forums Host Shared Private Partner Videos

Why it matters locally: While the story does not detail specific cases in New York, the sharing of non-consensual intimate imagery is a crime under New York State law, and victims in New York City could report such incidents to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) or seek legal counsel.

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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.