Released Sep 02, 2023 – Last upgraded 1 day ago – 2 minute read
In a troubling case of vengeance pornography, Ottawa’s Michael Weedon has actually been sentenced for hacking into an ex-girlfriend’s Snapchat account, just to publish naked images and videos of her.
The female was simply beginning her profession and was at work when she discovered of the serious embarrassment at the hands of a managing, envious, coked-out, cruel ex-boyfriend. She collapsed at work.
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Weedon, 34, likewise sent her disgusting text for great procedure.
Weedon has actually been sentenced to one year for publishing the images and videos on Snapchat, mischief for changing passwords and criminal harassment. He likewise got 3 years probation.
He was condemned after trial and has actually revealed no regret. Rather, Weedon stated in a pre-sentence report interview that he felt “delighted and at peace” when recalling, and does not regret it.
The trial heard testament that Weedon’s drug binges resulted in outbursts and heightened his jealousy.
In a victim-impact declaration, the ex-girlfriend in-depth worry, stress and anxiety and anxiety.
She suffered monetary and profession effects. She affirmed about embarrassment after finding out that her naked images and videos were online for all her pals and associates to see.
Ontario Court Justice Robert Wadden stated it was striking that Weedon appears to have no insight into his criminal offenses.
“It is clear that the variety of sentence for vengefully publishing naked images online of a recognizable plaintiff remains in the mid to upper reformatory variety … A clear message should be sent out that society will not endure abuse of an intimate partner in this way.
“It is a severe type of mental violence triggering nearly enormous long-lasting damage to the victim,” the judge stated.
The judge explained the damage as extreme and stated the realities on screen depicted Weedon as a managing ex-boyfriend who exacted revenge pornography developed to embarrass his ex-girlfriend.
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