Preserving Evidence in Revenge Porn Cases: A Crucial Step for Justice

If you're a victim of revenge porn, preserving evidence is essential for protecting your rights and pursuing legal action. Whether you're considering a civil lawsuit, filing a police report, or seeking an Order of Protection in Family Court, the strength of your case depends on the evidence you can gather.

Why is Preserving Evidence Important in Revenge Porn Cases?

Evidence in revenge porn cases can help you:

  • Identify the perpetrator: This is crucial if the images were shared anonymously.

  • Prove the non-consensual distribution: Evidence can demonstrate that you did not consent to the sharing of the images.

  • Establish the intent to harm: Evidence can show that the perpetrator intended to cause you emotional distress, financial harm, or other damages.

  • Support your claims for damages: Evidence can help you prove the extent of the harm you suffered due to the revenge porn.

How to Preserve Evidence in a Revenge Porn Case

Here are some best practices for saving evidence:

Document Everything:

  • Take screenshots of the website or platform where the images appear. Capture the entire webpage, including the URL.

  • Save the webpage as a PDF for a more reliable record.

  • If possible, use a tool to capture the entire webpage, even if it requires scrolling.

  • Do not delete the original content, even if it's upsetting.

Download Communications:

  • Save any text messages, emails, or social media conversations with the person who shared or threatened to share the images.

  • Use a reliable method to download and back up these communications.

Perform Reverse Image Searches:

  • Use Google Images or other tools to find other instances of the images online.

  • Keep a record of all the websites where you find the images.

Keep a Detailed Log:

  • Document all actions you take regarding the images, including dates, times, and who you contacted.

Securely Store Evidence:

  • Save all evidence in a secure location, such as a password-protected folder or external hard drive.

  • Consider using encrypted storage for added security.

What Not to Do

  • Don't Contact Website Administrators Directly: It's best to let your attorney handle this to preserve evidence and avoid legal complications.

  • Don't Delay: The sooner you take action to preserve evidence, the better.

Consequences of Not Preserving Evidence

Failing to preserve evidence can significantly weaken your case. It may be more difficult to prove your claims, identify the perpetrator, or establish the intent to harm. In some cases, it may even be impossible to pursue legal action if crucial evidence is lost or destroyed.

Spoliation of Evidence

Intentionally destroying or altering evidence is known as spoliation. This can have serious legal consequences, including sanctions from the court and even criminal charges.

Contact a Revenge Porn Lawyer in New York

If you're a victim of revenge porn, it's crucial to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our experienced revenge porn lawyers at Veridian Legal can help you understand your rights, preserve evidence, and pursue justice.

Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.

FAQs about Preserving Evidence in Revenge Porn Cases

  • A: Yes, screenshots can be used as evidence, but they may not be sufficient on their own. It's best to save the entire webpage as a PDF for a more complete and reliable record.

  • A: You should keep evidence for as long as it may be relevant to your case, which could be several years. It's best to consult with an attorney to determine how long to keep specific evidence.

  • A: If you've deleted some evidence, it may still be possible to recover it. Contact us as soon as possible, and we can help you explore options for retrieving deleted data.

  • A: If the perpetrator intentionally destroys evidence, they can face legal consequences, including sanctions from the court. We can help you take steps to prevent spoliation of evidence and hold the perpetrator accountable.

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The attorneys at Veridian Legal have years of experience representing abuse victims and those who have suffered personal injury.  As your lawyers we will fight tirelessly for the justice and compensation you deserve. 

Our victims’ rights practice areas include:

Nonconsensual Pornography

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Assault

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Contact a Revenge Porn Lawyer Today

Preserving evidence is a critical first step in fighting back against revenge porn. By taking swift action to document and safeguard evidence, you can protect your rights and strengthen your case. Our dedicated team at Veridian Legal is here to guide you through this process and help you seek justice. Don't hesitate to contact us for a free and confidential consultation.

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