A Brandon, Manitoba woman is living in fear following the release of her ex-partner, who was convicted of posting explicit videos of her online without consent. The 36-year-old man, sentenced to nine months in jail for the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, was released in March pending an appeal. His former partner, who shares two children with him, says she no longer feels safe, especially as he faces additional charges for allegedly sharing videos of another woman over a five-year span.
The woman discovered the explicit content when her ex sent her a lewd birthday message containing a link to one of the videos. Authorities say the videos had over 1,700 views when the case was reported. Though a publication ban prevents naming those involved, court documents confirm the accused is prohibited from contacting the woman except regarding their children. She fears he is exploiting that loophole to harass her.
Advocates highlight the complexity of tech-facilitated abuse cases, particularly when children are involved. Experts like Tsungai Muvingi and Marlene Aguilar emphasize that existing legal tools such as protection orders often fall short. Technology-facilitated violence continues to evolve, with abusers using tools like e-transfers or smart home devices to intimidate victims.
Manitoba is taking steps to expand its ankle monitor program, offering a potential solution for increased safety. However, only a fraction of the available monitors are currently in use. As she awaits the outcome of the appeal and new charges, the woman says she just wants to move on from being “the girl who had videos put of her on the internet.”
Source: Swifteradio.com
