Wisconsin Capitol Building at night during Chrismas. MWC file photo by Mike Leischner
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A proposal to increase penalties for sextortion, or coaxing intimate images out of someone, then using them for blackmail, has been referred to the Assembly’s Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
Bradyn’s Law, also known as Assembly Bill 201, was read in the committee on Wednesday. It would allow felony homicide charges to be brought forward if someone commits suicide as part of a sextortion scheme. It would also make sextortion victims or their families eligible for compensation under the DOJ’s crime victim compensation fund.
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Legislative records show 32 lawmakers have signed on to the measure, including more than two dozen Assembly Representatives.
Central Wisconsin Representatives Pat Snyder, Brent Jacobson, and John Spiros introduced the measure along with Senator Cory Tomczyk. Others signed on include Thorp Senator Jesse James and Rome Representative Scott Krug.
Democrats on the bill include Christine Sinicki, Lisa Subeck, Shelia Stubbs, and Alex Joers. Southeast Wisconsin Republicans Dan Knodl and Jim Piwowarczyk have also attached their names to the bill.
A committee hearing is scheduled for late next week. Governor Tony Evers has not commented on the proposal.
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