Fighting “Sextortion” through legislation

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – A group of Central Wisconsin state lawmakers introduce legislation to combat sextortion.

Sextortion is when scammers target and coerce victims into sending explicit images.

Wausau area Representative Pat Snyder says the bill is in memory of 15-year-old high school student Brayden Bohn, who committed suicide after falling victim to sextortion.

The bill would also provide the victim or victim’s family with a payment from the Department of Justice’s crime victim compensation fund if the victim is injured or dies as a result of the crime.

Fellow Republicans Brent Jacobson and Senator Cory Tomczyk have also signed on to the measure.

Representative Pat Snyder says some Democrats have expressed support as well.

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