Sextortion
Buster Hernandez Sentenced to 75 Years for Threatening to Kill 375 Children
Buster Hernandez, 29, will be placed on a lifetime of supervised release if he is ever set free following his 75-year sentence for "sextortion" crimes against 375 underage victims and making bomb threats. He also was known as "Brian Kil."
Katie Hill Condemns Husband for Allegedly Leaking Revenge Porn Photos
The release of revenge porn photos is illegal in the majority of the U.S. including Hill's hometown of California, and Washington, D.C.
Florida Man Found Guilty of Sextortion and Production of Child Pornography
A Florida man has been found guilty of sextortion, using social media to blackmail minors into sending him sexually explicit images of themselves.
Florida Woman Accused of Extortion After Leaking Photos of Man's Genitals
The suspect's actions "directly exposed the victim to disgrace," Florida police said.
Scam Claims to Have Video of Victims Watching Porn
The culprits—who threaten to release footage to the victims' contacts—have made around $125,000 from the scheme.
New Bill Would Outlaw Sextortion, Swatting and Doxing
Dubbed the Online Safety Modernization Act, the bill aims to combat the rise in online crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls.
Florida Man Forced Girls Into Sex With Pets, Siblings
Federal investigators first began pursuing Justin Shawn Smith when they received a tip from Interpol.
'Sextortion' Scams on the Rise in Europe
Experts warn that organised gangs are increasingly using private images to extort money out of their victims.