While still unclear the date and location of the incident, attorneys for ESPN reporter Erin Andrews intend to press charges for whoever was responsible for leaking nude video of Ms. Andrews on the Internet. It is apparent from the video Ms. Andrews was unaware while the video is being taken and believed she was in the privacy of her hotel room.
Voyeurism on the Rise
Video voyeurism is becoming more prevailing in our society is technological advancements allow most anyone to capture video at any time. The video can easily be transformed from a cell phone to a laptop and be instantly uploaded onto the Internet. In only a matter of moments some as dignity and reputation are destroyed. Similar incidents have occurred in recent months, most notably, the video of the young Ohio high school student who was videoed by fellow students while intoxicated and unconscious at a party.
Video voyeurism is becoming more prevailing in our society is technological advancements allow most anyone to capture video at any time. The video can easily be transformed from a cell phone to a laptop and be instantly uploaded onto the Internet. In only a matter of moments some as dignity and reputation are destroyed. Similar incidents have occurred in recent months, most notably, the video of the young Ohio high school student who was videoed by fellow students while intoxicated and unconscious at a party.
Legal Loop Holes
Attorney Marshall B. Grossman, representing Ms. Andrews stated, "We are focused on putting this predator behind bars. This conduct is unacceptable in a civilized society." In the past week the video has gone viral across the Internet and Ms. Andrews is both mortified and furious. Unfortunately, it may not be so easy to prosecute the perpetrators. The sad fact is that the law does not clearly classify this act as a crime and the guilty parties usually go free. There have been efforts to close the loopholes that allow voyeurs to slip through the system. Sadly, this is only another incident in which technology is outpacing the law.
Attorney Marshall B. Grossman, representing Ms. Andrews stated, "We are focused on putting this predator behind bars. This conduct is unacceptable in a civilized society." In the past week the video has gone viral across the Internet and Ms. Andrews is both mortified and furious. Unfortunately, it may not be so easy to prosecute the perpetrators. The sad fact is that the law does not clearly classify this act as a crime and the guilty parties usually go free. There have been efforts to close the loopholes that allow voyeurs to slip through the system. Sadly, this is only another incident in which technology is outpacing the law.
New Wave of Video Assaults
In regards to Erin Andrews, her struggle to overcome this embarrassing and victimizing ordeal is just beginning with no suspects yet to be identified. Even if those responsible are brought to justice, this is an indignity that will follow her for the rest for life. We often dismiss these acts we see perpetrated on the Internet without really understanding they are crimes against real people. Examples include public up skirt videos, sharking and a shocking new phenomenon referred to as the knockout game.
In regards to Erin Andrews, her struggle to overcome this embarrassing and victimizing ordeal is just beginning with no suspects yet to be identified. Even if those responsible are brought to justice, this is an indignity that will follow her for the rest for life. We often dismiss these acts we see perpetrated on the Internet without really understanding they are crimes against real people. Examples include public up skirt videos, sharking and a shocking new phenomenon referred to as the knockout game.
Young girls are the unwitting victims as perpetrators use their smart phones to take images and videos peeking under their skirts. Sharking refers to video capturing a violent attack upon a woman removing her clothes in public leaving her terrified on the street. The knockout game involves adolescents who walk up to random people on the street knocking them unconscious. Perhaps the worst crime of all is the lack of laws to protect victims of these crimes.
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