Website forced to close as Italian women fight back against unauthorised online image sharing


The online forum has been around for at least two decades but it only drew national attention after Moretti (pic) formally lodged a complaint with police after finding her photo displayed without her permission. — LaPresse via AP

ROME: An Internet site which showed photos of thousands of Italian women without their consent and attracted obscene and explicit comments was forced to shut down on Aug 28 after a backlash.

The site, which featured prominent women, including Premier Giorgia Meloni and European Parliament member Alessandra Moretti, also included posts which idealised violence against women.

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