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Kelly Dodd Charged in Revenge-Porn Case

Prosecutors allege nonconsensual recording and distribution of sexual images and threats that expose Dodd to misdemeanor penalties and possible jail time.

Overview

  • Prosecutors, citing court documents reported by multiple outlets, say the alleged sharing of sexual images occurred in August 2025 and has prompted criminal charges.
  • The filings accuse Dodd of unlawfully recording and distributing images of a woman who had a reasonable expectation of privacy after the parties had agreed to keep the images private.
  • Officials also allege Dodd threatened the alleged victim’s safety, property and family around the time the material was shared and that the victim suffered severe emotional distress.
  • In addition to the revenge‑porn counts, prosecutors say Dodd faces a separate misdemeanor battery allegation from June 2025, bringing the total to three misdemeanor charges.
  • The case remains in the early charging stage, Dodd has not publicly responded to requests for comment, and the outcome will depend on forthcoming pretrial proceedings and prosecutorial decisions.