Man sent to jail for Facebook posts of topless ex-girlfriend

Written by James Delahunty @ 04 Dec 2014 5:28 User comments (14)

A Los Angeles man has become the first person convicted under California's 'revenge porn' law for posting topless images of an ex-girlfriend to Facebook.

Noe Iniguez tried to hide behind a fake identity when he posted topless pictures of an ex-girlfriend to her employer's Facebook page, and also described her as a "drunk" and a "slut" while he urged the employer to let her go.

He had been the subject of a restraining order issued in November 2011 following their break up. They had been together for four years, and Iniguez had been sending her harassing text messages in the wake of their relationship.

Under the 'revenge porn' law in California, it is illegal to upload unauthorized nude or sexual images of a person with the sole purpose of causing them distress. It was enacted in October 2013.

Noe Iniguez will now go down in history as the first person convicted under the law. The 36 year old was sentenced to a year in prison and three months of probation. Additionally, he must keep away from his ex-girlfriend and attend counselling.

Tags: Facebook

<Artificial Intelligence may kill us all, warns Stephen Hawking >Microsoft got killed on that stake they purchased in Nook

14 user comments

14.12.2014 18:23

ivymike

Send private message to this user

Member

He should've been smarter and posted the pics on Usenet :-}

24.12.2014 18:34

Mrguss

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Private Prisons in U.S. is a big business to steal money from the American Taxpayers via U.S. Contractors.
The Creation of this stupid laws & the Judges over sentences here in comparison to any country in the whole world, is just embarrassing for the U.S. Govt. and also to their Citizens for NO do anything about it, by letting the Govt. keep strapping from their rights.

Post pics. of a single person nude, is not porn.

P.S.
America is not the Land of the free anymore. Is THE LAND OF THE OPPRESSED now if you ask me.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 04 Dec 2014 @ 6:41

34.12.2014 19:04

lamain

Send private message to this user

Member

From the information given it sounds like he deserved what he got.

44.12.2014 20:38

pcrazy99

Send private message to this user

Member

I just think we have enough laws already. We don't need the government rescuing people that have made stupid decisions. Sometimes people need to learn from their stupid decisions. Maybe next time they will think before letting someone take nudes or film them having sex.

54.12.2014 23:02

ivymike

Send private message to this user

Member

+1.

65.12.2014 00:19

chefdamo

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

facebook is nothing but drama as i have seen from friends i use it only to stay in contact with family and if i can u se other means. because i live so far away from them they can find other means to contact me. fcebook sux and so does the law we have people stealing money from compaies thats not there's.

The girl should have not let her ex take the pictures in the first place so part of it is her fault and the dumbness of him landed him in jail.

75.12.2014 00:28

ivymike

Send private message to this user

Member

I can agree on the facebook drama crap. If any girl is stupid enough to let someone take a picture of her cooter, then she gets what she deserves.

85.12.2014 09:59

bhetrick

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

Originally posted by Mrguss:
Private Prisons in U.S. is a big business to steal money from the American Taxpayers via U.S. Contractors.
The Creation of this stupid laws & the Judges over sentences here in comparison to any country in the whole world, is just embarrassing for the U.S. Govt. and also to their Citizens for NO do anything about it, by letting the Govt. keep strapping from their rights.

Post pics. of a single person nude, is not porn.

P.S.
America is not the Land of the free anymore. Is THE LAND OF THE OPPRESSED now if you ask me.

So you think it's wrong that this guy was punished?

So you think people should be able to publically hurt, shame, defame, etc. others and there should be no recourse?

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 05 Dec 2014 @ 10:04

95.12.2014 16:47

Mrguss

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by bhetrick:
So you think it's wrong that this guy was punished?

What it is wrong is that a simple Facebook posts of topless ex. IS NOT A PORN PIC, and the stupid California "new law" make it sound like it is.

Let say it is "Porn", the long time punishment (Sentence) is just plain ridiculous.
...and as the time goes bye more Judges alienate with the PROFITS of the private prisons. And their stupid long sentences, say it all.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 05 Dec 2014 @ 5:00

105.12.2014 20:50

ChappyTTV

Send private message to this user

Member

Originally posted by Mrguss:

Originally posted by bhetrick:
So you think it's wrong that this guy was punished?
What it is wrong is that a simple Facebook posts of topless ex. IS NOT A PORN PIC, and the stupid California "new law" make it sound like it is.

Let say it is "Porn", the long time punishment (Sentence) is just plain ridiculous.
...and as the time goes bye more Judges alienate with the PROFITS of the private prisons. And their stupid long sentences, say it all.

Don't forget the word "Revenge" in there, this guy was using a picture they obviously took in private, for private purposes and was trying to get her Fired from her job. Along with causing her extreme embarrassment with her employer & co-workers, this can cause serious emotional harm, people have committed suicide over less.
His actions were not only rash, they were intended to harm both her and her reputation, he didn't get enough IMO.

115.12.2014 21:20

techn1

Send private message to this user

Newbie

"with the sole purpose of causing them distress",,so all they have to do is say they want to provide others some fapping material then it is not the "sole" purpose and the case is dismissed?

126.12.2014 00:48

ChikaraNZ

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

Originally posted by Mrguss:

Originally posted by bhetrick:
So you think it's wrong that this guy was punished?
What it is wrong is that a simple Facebook posts of topless ex. IS NOT A PORN PIC, and the stupid California "new law" make it sound like it is.

Let say it is "Porn", the long time punishment (Sentence) is just plain ridiculous.
...and as the time goes bye more Judges alienate with the PROFITS of the private prisons. And their stupid long sentences, say it all.

Porn has nothing to do with it.
Regardless of whether she was wise or not to let the pic be taken in the first place, the point is he is distributing something that he has no right to distribute (she did not give him permission to use his image).
Not only that, but using it in a malicious way to deliberately embarass and shame her and harm her employment prospects. That type of action can take years to repair the damage, if ever.

So I agree with this law and the sentence. He was being malicious and vindictive and deserves what he got. Loser.

136.12.2014 04:02

donnegor

Send private message to this user

Newbie

I totally agree with you. That was a moronic and vicious act!

146.12.2014 04:19

ajsmsg78

Send private message to this user

Newbie

Another loser in this world who should not be able to reproduce.

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	EU to launch age verification app, mandatory for porn sites (02 Jun 2025 3:28) European Union is set to launch an age verification app by October 2025. Age verification uses so-called strong digital user authentication and it is required in order to access the largest adult websites.
	EU: Mandatory 5 year update commitment for phones (30 May 2025 2:51) European Union requires phone manufacturers to provide software updates for minimum of 5 years for all their phones, starting from June, 2025.
	Signal fights Windows Recall with a DRM trick (22 May 2025 2:49) Signal blacks out its app when trying to screenshot it in Windows. The move is a counter-measure against Windows 11's so-called Recall feature that automatically screenshots Windows desktop every few seconds.
	Roborock Saros 10 review - Great, but not perfect (14 May 2025 5:54) We tested Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum for more than two months in order to see whether it is really worth its hefty price tag. The mopping, self-emptying Saros 10 was mostly great, even perfect. But its object avoidance was bit disappointing. 1 user comment
	Napster Sold – Yet Again (27 Mar 2025 1:16) The world’s most iconic peer-to-peer music-sharing platform, once infamous for its role in digital piracy, has once again been sold.

	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues. 1 user comment
	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

Man sent to jail for Facebook posts of topless ex-girlfriend

14 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Roborock Saros 10 review - Great, but not perfect We tested Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum for more than two months in order to see whether it is really worth its hefty price tag. The mopping, self-emptying Saros 10 was mostly great, even perfect. But its object avoidance was bit disappointing. 1 user comment
	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment