California Crackdown on ‘Revenge Porn’ in Brown’s Hands

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People who humiliate ex-lovers by posting indecent photos or videos online could face charges under a bill approved by California lawmakers.

The measure targeting “revenge porn,” approved by the Senate last month, cleared the Assembly on a unanimous vote. The bill returns to the Senate to reconcile changes before going to Governor Jerry Brown, a 75-year-old Democrat, who hasn’t indicated whether he’ll sign it into law.