Landmark Revenge Porn Case in Texas Results in $1.2bn Award for Victim

A Texas woman, identified as DL, has been awarded $1.2 billion in a revenge porn case against her ex-boyfriend. The lawsuit alleged that he posted intimate photos of her online without her consent after their breakup. The settlement is seen as a victory for victims of image-based sexual abuse, with DL's lawyers hoping it sends a message of deterrence. The defendant did not appear in court and was ordered to pay $200 million for mental anguish and $1 billion in exemplary damages. Revenge porn affects many individuals, particularly women, and most US states have laws against it.