Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Fox News, alleging that the network violated New York’s “revenge porn” law by broadcasting private photos of him without his consent, according to court documents.
The legal action, submitted on Sunday in a New York court, asserts that Fox News breached the state’s revenge porn law by displaying intimate images without Biden’s authorization.
The lawsuit, presented to New York’s Supreme Court, claims that Fox shared these personal images with its large audience during an episode titled “The Trial of Hunter Biden: A Mock Trial for the American People” in October 2022.
The intention was purportedly to embarrass and harass him while tarnishing his image.
In accordance with state law, the legal action seeks compensation for damages.
The miniseries, which was removed by Fox after Biden threatened legal action in April, was aired on the streaming service Fox Nation and featured nude images of Biden, some of which are reportedly still available on certain platforms.
Biden’s legal representatives assert that the unauthorized use of his image, name, and likeness occurred in images portraying him in various states of undress or engaging in intimate activities.
This development occurs as Massachusetts implemented a new and comparable “revenge porn” law on Monday, making it the 49th state to outlaw such actions, with South Carolina remaining the only state without such provisions.
In response to the lawsuit, Fox has labeled it as “entirely politically motivated” and lacking substance.
They highlighted the fact that Hunter Biden did not raise concerns until April.
Despite removing the program shortly after receiving the legal threat, the Rupert Murdoch-owned television network maintained that Hunter Biden had a delayed reaction to the airing.
Hunter Biden’s legal team filed court documents in Delaware seeking a retrial following his conviction on three felony gun charges on June 11.
He was allegedly charged with providing false information on a federal background check related to drug use in procuring a firearm.
“FOX News has dutifully reported on the notable events concerning Mr. Biden’s actions, in accordance with the First Amendment, and remains steadfast in defending its rights in court,” Fox declared.
Additionally, the president’s son is set to face federal tax charges in California in an upcoming legal proceeding.
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Hunter can GTH.