Revenge Porn: How much has changed since the Panagiotopoulos case shocked Greece?
The Reader.gr article titled “Revenge Porn: How Much Has Changed Since the Panagiotopoulos Case Shocked Greece?” examines the profound impact of the Stathis Panagiotopoulos case on Greek society’s awareness and legal stance regarding revenge porn. Panagiotopoulos, a former TV host, was accused of uploading intimate videos of his ex-partner without consent, leading to widespread public outrage and legal action. This incident highlighted the prevalence of non-consensual sharing of explicit content, predominantly affecting women and LGBTQ+ individuals, and underscored the psychological and social ramifications for victims, including PTSD, depression, and social ostracization. The article emphasizes that, despite some legal advancements, significant gaps remain in protecting victims and prosecuting offenders, calling for more robust legislation and societal change to address this form of gender-based violence.
