August 16th 2023.
Jane Doe has won a landmark case in a stunning victory. She has been awarded an astounding $1.2 billion in damages after facing extensive harassment from her ex-boyfriend, Marques Jamal Jackson, who had ended their four-year relationship in 2020.
Jackson had shared explicit pictures and videos of Doe online without her consent, and sent her a chilling email telling her she would spend the rest of her life 'trying and failing' to wipe herself from the internet. He had also hacked into her family home's security system to spy on her, accessed her bank accounts, and used her money to pay his rent.
The jury awarded Doe $200 million for her past and future mental anguish, as well as an additional $1 billion in exemplary damages. It is one of the largest judgements awarded in the state's history.
Jane Doe's lawyers have said that Jackson is currently out of state and hasn't been extradited for further prosecution. They also don't expect she will receive the full sum, but they hope this case will set a precedent in Texas, and make it easier for other people to seek help.
The victim said of her name and reputation: "It's been disparaged. It's been defamed. It has attempted to be reduced to someone's disgusting desire to hate." She added, "I hope that this effort makes it easier for other people. Doing the work is part of moving forward."
Lead trial lawyer Bradford J Glide said of the case: "These incidences are happening all the time, and victims of these types of crimes go to extremes. In addition to suffering severe mental anguish, PTSD, they also have suicidal thoughts and some actually complete the act."
He continued, "We are grateful the jury took a strong stand against the defendant's abhorrent behavior and against imaged-based sexual abuse. We hope the staggering amount of this verdict sends a message of deterrence and prevents others from this engaging in this despicable activity. We will forever admire Jane Doe's courage in fighting back."
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