Ohio Revenge Porn And Nonconsensual Pornography Attorney

If someone shared your intimate images without consent, they violated your trust. This is not your fault. As an Ohio attorney, I help survivors of nonconsensual pornography hold abusers accountable. At my firm Kircher Law, LLC, I bring over 31 years of experience to every case, including defending clients before the Ohio Supreme Court five times. Call my office today at 888-725-0811 to stop the distribution of these images and seek justice.

Understanding Ohio Law On Distributing Private Sexual Images

Ohio law protects your privacy and provides specific legal paths for recovery. Under Ohio Revised Code § 2917.211, nonconsensual pornography occurs when a person knowingly shares sexual photos or videos of an adult to cause harm. Whether people call it “revenge porn” or “cyber sexual abuse,” the law applies when the subject is at least 18 and identifiable.

Ohio law prohibits several unlawful acts:

• Unauthorized uploads: Posting explicit images on social media, forums or adult websites
• Targeted distribution: Sending private videos to friends, family or colleagues
• Extortion: Threatening to share images to control or frighten you
• Retaliation: Texting or emailing private photos to others after a breakup

Ohio statutes provide a clear civil path to fight back against these actions.

Lawsuits For Images Shared Under An Expectation Of Privacy

Many survivors worry because they originally agreed to take or share the image. However, Ohio law remains firm: sharing an image with one person in private does not grant a license for public use. If you shared an image with a reasonable expectation of privacy, the recipient cannot legally distribute it. My practice proves that your initial trust does not excuse their later betrayal.

Recovering Damages And Attorney Fees

A civil lawsuit under R.C. 2307.66 allows you to seek compensation for the harm you suffered. Unlike many other legal challenges, Ohio law allows victims of nonconsensual pornography to recover their legal costs.

You may qualify to recover:

• Compensatory damages: Payment for emotional distress and mental health care
• Professional damages: Payment for lost income or career damage
• Punitive damages: Awards intended to punish the offender’s conduct
• Statutory attorney fees: Coverage for your reasonable legal fees and court costs

These financial recoveries help survivors rebuild their lives while holding the offender responsible for the full scope of their actions.

 

Start Toward Justice And Healing You do not have to face this alone. My firm provides a private space to hear your story. Call my office at 888-725-0811 or use this secure, confidential contact page to hold the responsible party accountable and reclaim your dignity.