Braden's Law takes effect in Ohio, making sextortion a felony

Wisconsin lawmakers file 'Bradyn's Law' trying to increase penalties for sextortion

A group of Wisconsin lawmakers filed “Bradyn's Law” this week in Madison, trying to increase the penalties for sextortion — it comes after the death of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn.

Erin youth targeted with 'sextortion' scam

ERIN – Police are urging residents to be safe online after a local youth was victimized by a “sextortion” scam. Wellington County OPP officials say they were contacted on April 7 about an incident involving a young person from Erin. “The young victim was contacted by an unknown person posing as a youth on the social media app, TikTok,” police stated in a press release. “The suspect and the victim exchanged intimate images. The suspect then threa…

Braden's Law takes effect in Ohio, making sextortion a felony

The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and was a victim of a financial sextortion scam.

Sextortion now a felony in Ohio: Braden's Law takes effect

Braden's Law will categorize sextortion as a third-degree felony, carrying a maximum penalty of up to 36 months in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Wisconsin Legislature: Northcentral republicans introduce Bradyn’s law to combat sextortion

Madison, WI – Today, Northcentral Republican legislators circulated “Bradyn’s Law” for co-sponsorship in the State Legislature. Last month, our community tragically lost Bradyn Bohn, who at 15 years of age died by suicide as a victim of “sextortion”. Bradyn was a...

Lawmakers introduce "Bradyn's Law" to combat sextortion

A handful of Wisconsin legislators introduced "Bradyn's Law" for co-sponsorship, in honor of Bradyn Bohn, who died by suicide as a victim of sextortion last month.