Citron can just only think about 3 or 4 reported instances in the us, where victims have actually successfully been granted a financial judgment against their online harassers.

Citron can just only think about 3 or 4 reported instances in the us, where victims have actually successfully been granted a financial judgment against their online harassers.

A general public court instance may also bring undesired awareness of the problem. Citron cites the actual situation of a female from Hawaii whom wished to sue the one who posted her nude photos online, but desired permission to take action as “Jane Doe” so her reputation wouldn’t be further maligned. She had been rejected by the court, in a determination that shows the “practical limitations” of tort law for stopping online abuse, stated Citron. Continue reading