Are nude pics of my ex she took & sent over a cell phone and instant messenger to me & friends, illegal to post on my website

I will first make a disclaimer that I am not licensed in Michigan. However, I have represented a number of individuals in situations involving nude photographs. As such, I believe I can offer my opinion on your situation. You raise a number of questions that have no simple answer. Arguably, the woman relinquished any expectation of privacy by sending the photographs to you and others. However, I would not advise posting intimate and personal nude photographs of anyone on a website - particularly those of someone other than yourself.

Sexting is a new rage among teens. It carries with it many, many consequences. Rules pertaining to privacy that are being imposed in some places and discussed by legislatures include such concepts as, 1) sending a nude picture over a cell phone is illegal if the sender is a minor, 2) if the owner of the cell phone receiver of the nude picture is a minor and/or 3) if the pictured nude person is a minor. Simple as that.

There are many other consequences of sending a nude picture over a cell phone, too. Check with a MI lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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