This episode examines the rise of revenge porn and the legal void that allowed this insidious form of online abuse to proliferate. Listeners will learn how high-profile cases, such as the 2014 celebrity photo hacking scandal, galvanized victims and advocates to push for new laws criminalizing the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. The episode delves into the psychological trauma experienced by revenge porn victims, the challenges of policing a borderless internet, and the ongoing legislative efforts to protect individual privacy in the digital age. Additionally, the episode explores the role of technology companies, online platforms, and the broader cultural attitudes that have enabled this form of digital exploitation to thrive.

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The episode delves into the tragic case of actress Rebecca Schaeffer, whose murder at the hands of an obsessed fan in 1989 exposed the lack of stalking laws in the United States. Listeners will learn how Schaeffer's death spurred her family's crusade to enact the country's first anti-stalking legislation, the profound impact it had on the criminal justice system, and the ongoing challenges of policing this insidious crime. The episode also examines the psychology of stalkers, the warning signs, and how advances in technology have transformed their methods, making the need for comprehensive stalking laws more critical than ever.

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