Teresa6789
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Ohio
First off, the story that leads up to the questions:
My sister, who is married, recently confided in me about something that has been tearing her apart for some time now. About a year ago, she had a "one night stand" with a co-worker that was supposedly "being transferred out of state within a few days". While at the co-workers residence, she went to the bathroom. When she came out, the co-worker had a camera and started taking pictures of her (nude). As much as she tried, he would not give her the film and she left without it.
2 weeks later, he approached her with one of the images and told her that if she did not continue the affair, that he would make sure that her husband recieved copies of the images with a letter about the affair. I know, as well as she does, that all of this is mostly her fault. She, of course, did not want her husband to find out. She still loves him and does not want to get a divorce. Therefore, against her better judgement, she continued the affair.
Every time, she told him it was the last. And every time he would throw the images and threats in her face causing her to cave in.
Now, she has decided to end it regardless of the outcome with her husband. She just cannot take it anymore.
The Questions:
::::IF IT CAN BE PROVEN::::
Did this co-worker do anything illegal? I know it all started mutually, but blackmail is blackmail. Right?
If there was illegal activity, what would one suggest as a course of action?
And finally, is there any way to legally make the co-worker give her/destroy the images?
Thanks for reading about what is soon to be the cause of many problems within our family. Any insight into the legal side of all this is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Teresa
First off, the story that leads up to the questions:
My sister, who is married, recently confided in me about something that has been tearing her apart for some time now. About a year ago, she had a "one night stand" with a co-worker that was supposedly "being transferred out of state within a few days". While at the co-workers residence, she went to the bathroom. When she came out, the co-worker had a camera and started taking pictures of her (nude). As much as she tried, he would not give her the film and she left without it.
2 weeks later, he approached her with one of the images and told her that if she did not continue the affair, that he would make sure that her husband recieved copies of the images with a letter about the affair. I know, as well as she does, that all of this is mostly her fault. She, of course, did not want her husband to find out. She still loves him and does not want to get a divorce. Therefore, against her better judgement, she continued the affair.
Every time, she told him it was the last. And every time he would throw the images and threats in her face causing her to cave in.
Now, she has decided to end it regardless of the outcome with her husband. She just cannot take it anymore.
The Questions:
::::IF IT CAN BE PROVEN::::
Did this co-worker do anything illegal? I know it all started mutually, but blackmail is blackmail. Right?
If there was illegal activity, what would one suggest as a course of action?
And finally, is there any way to legally make the co-worker give her/destroy the images?
Thanks for reading about what is soon to be the cause of many problems within our family. Any insight into the legal side of all this is greatly appreciated.
Best wishes,
Teresa