When you share a sexually explicit video or photo of yourself with someone you are in a relationship with, you never expect that it will be used against you. However, when the relationship turns sour, there is a chance that your former lover could try to ruin your reputation by sharing that material online for the world to see. This has been termed “revenge porn.” This is a cybercrime and is illegal in the state of Minnesota.
In 2016, Minnesota outlawed revenge porn with a law called “Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images.” Breaking the law is a misdemeanor offense and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. There are several aggravating factors that could result in revenge porn becoming a felony.