Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio
blackmail?
so i was dating a guy for almost 2
years, while we were dating i sent
him so very private pictures, we are
not dating anymore, and he will not
leave me alone, i have considered
getting a restraining order, but now
he is threatening to post those
pictures on the internet if i don't
hang out with him. i was underage
when they were taken, however i
can't prove that, i'm just wondering if
this is considered blackmail or not,
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: blackmail?
I think immediately that if you can prove to the police that they were underage pictures, he would be guilty of some crime(s).
This sounds like also a civil cause of action like civil extortion or at least intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The restraining order applies when you are in fear of him hurting you. That would keep him away from you. If the pictures are illegal, you could get his attention with the police and/or a restraining order.
Raising some legal action might give you leverage to have him deliver them back to you. If he publishes the pictures you would have an invasion of privacy claim and others that could get you compensation as well.