29-year-old woman threatened with intimate image distribution after blocking man on WhatsApp
Summary
A 29-year-old man from Byker, Connor Appleby, threatened to post sexual images and videos of a woman he had never met in person after she blocked him on WhatsApp. The victim had shared intimate photos and videos with Appleby online, but became uncomfortable with his constant demands and blocked him in November. In response, Appleby sent messages threatening to post her explicit material online and to put her face on Porn Hub. The woman reported the threats to police, leading to Appleby’s arrest. He pleaded guilty to threatening to share intimate images and was ordered to return to court for sentencing. A pre-sentence report was requested to determine the final outcome.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Sources
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