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Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online

Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online

Summary

An Italian Facebook group called "Mia Moglie," where men shared private photos of women without their consent, was shut down by Facebook for breaking its rules against adult exploitation. The group had about 32,000 members, and its discovery caused public anger, leading to comparisons with a past French case involving abuse.

Key Facts

  • Facebook closed an Italian group for sharing intimate images of women without their consent.
  • The group, "Mia Moglie," had around 32,000 members before its closure.
  • The group was reported for violating Facebook's rules on adult exploitation.
  • Photos shared showed women in private moments, sometimes with comments that promoted violence.
  • Revenge porn, or the sharing of private explicit images without consent, became illegal in Italy in 2019.
  • Italian police have received over a thousand reports about the group.
  • This incident drew parallels to a French case where abuse and control were highlighted.
  • Meta, the company that owns Facebook, stated it does not allow content promoting sexual violence.
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