District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 22-3056: Affirmative defenses.

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Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.
Chapter 30A. Non-Consensual Pornography.

It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of § 22-3052, § 22-3053, or § 22-3054 if the disclosure or publication of a sexual image is made in the public interest, including the reporting of unlawful conduct, the lawful and common practices of law enforcement, or legal proceedings.

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