Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Ohio?

Yes, revenge porn or formally in the statute called “dissemination of images of another person” is illegal in Ohio.  It is illegal to knowingly distribute a private, sexually explicit image of a person without that individual’s consent. 

A first-time offender would receive a third-degree misdemeanor, while a second-time offender would receive a second-degree misdemeanor. A third or subsequent offense would warrant a first-degree misdemeanor. The statute also allows the victim to take civil action if someone distributes their sexual photos without their consent, and provides protections to victims in an academic setting.