What recourse do I have for someone publishing nude pictures of me in a magazine?
Full Question:
I have two friends with whom have manipulated me into swinging a little. I was in an adult entertainment establishment with a different friend recently and upon leaving I picked up a free brochure/magazine. I opened it two days ago and found myself in pictures that I had no idea were used without my permission or without knowledge. I am embarrassed. The ad says I am a porno star, etc. I was used by these so called friends for their profit, without permission, or knowledge. I have lost face. What can I do? Is this defamation of character? I couldn't believe I saw two pictures, one was me on the entire page!
05/10/2007 |
Category: Copyrights |
State: New York |
#4373
Answer:
A photograph may place someone in a false light when it falsely represents that person, and the portrayal would be offensive to a reasonable person. (It is not necessarily required that there be damage to the person’s reputation). A photograph may become defamatory when it is
used in a way that someone’s reputation is damaged by a false statement.