Second degree unlawful publication. (a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly publish one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person obtained from a third party or other source when: (1) The person depicted did not consent to the publication of the sexual image; and (2) The person publishing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the sexual image was obtained as a result of a previous disclosure or publication of the sexual image made with intent to harm the person depicted or to receive financial gain. (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01, imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. (May 7, 2015, D.C. Law 20-275, § 5, 62 DCR 16; June 8, 2024, D.C. Law 25-175, § 22(c), 71 DCR 2732.) Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 17(c) of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006). ency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 17(c) of Secure DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-490, June 7, 2024, 71 DCR 7006). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 17(c) of Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Act 25-410, Mar. 11, 2024, 71 DCR 2693).
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