How “Sextortion” Is Penalized in New Jersey
In today’s digital age, where photos and videos travel at the speed of a click, the act of “sextortion” has emerged as a new type of crime. It involves using explicit images or videos as leverage to coerce victims into sexual activity or production of further such material. While traditional extortion demands money or property… Read More »
NJ Legislature Passes a Law Making “Sextortion” a Crime
The internet has become an efficient means of carrying out criminal activity, including extortion. When Threatening to disclose sexual images or videos in order to obtain sexual favors from a victim has been known informally as “sextortion.” Now, New Jersey is adding that crime to the statutes. Following the lead of some other states, New… Read More »