BRADEN'S LAW SIGNED

GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE HAS OFFICIALLY SIGNED BRADEN'S LAW CREATING HARSHER PENALTIES FOR SEXTORTION, WHEN CRIMINALS THREATEN TO RELEASE PERSONAL PHOTOS AND VIDEOS TO TRY TO GET MONEY. . 
WITH THE GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE SEXTORTION WILL NOW BECOME A FELONY. THIS LAW WAS NAMED AFTER 15-YEAR-OLD BRADEN MARKUS. IN 2021 THE OLENTANGY HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE TOOK HIS OWN LIFE AFTER BECOMING A VICTIM OF A SEXTORTION SCAM. ALONG WITH THE FELONY IT WILL REQUIRE CELLPHONE COMPANIES TO GIVE PARENTS ACCESS TO THEIR CHILD'S CELL PHONE WITHIN 30 DAYS IF THEIR CHILD HAS DIED. BRADEN'S LAW GOES INTO EFFECT IN 90 DAYS.