The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 118 I Sent Him Naked Pictures And He Blackmailed Me
- April 23, 2014
In The Steve Wilkos Show season 7 episode 118 titled "I Sent Him Naked Pictures And He Blackmailed Me", Steve Wilkos tackles a common problem in today's digital age- sextortion. The episode revolves around the story of a young woman, Sarah, who was tricked into sending naked pictures of herself to a guy she was chatting with online. This person then proceeded to blackmail her, threatening to send her pictures to her friends and family unless she continued to send him more nude photos.
The episode begins with a visibly distraught Sarah coming onto the stage, where Steve Wilkos and his audience await her. She explains to Steve and the audience that she never meant for things to get out of hand. She was just lonely and looking for someone to talk to when she met this guy online. They hit it off and started chatting regularly. Things took a turn when he asked her to send him a few pictures of herself, which she did willingly. Sarah thought that would be the end of it, but the guy, whose name she never knew, began demanding more and more explicit pictures from her. He even made a video call to her and threatened to make her life miserable if she didn't comply with his demands.
Sarah tried to ignore him and stop communicating with him, but the guy went through with his threat and sent her pictures to her family and friends. The incident quickly spiraled out of control, and Sarah found herself in a place where she couldn't escape the torture of this guy's threats. She was stuck in a never-ending cycle of fear, anxiety, and helplessness.
Steve listens patiently to Sarah's story and assures her that he will do everything in his power to help her. He then brings out his expert panel, including lawyer and cyber expert Kevin Faulkner, therapist Dr. Tiffanie Henry, and former detective Scott Bernstein, to discuss the legal and psychological aspects of the issue.
Kevin Faulkner explains the legal options available to Sarah, including filing a police complaint, obtaining a restraining order, and suing the guy for damages. Scott Bernstein offers his insights into the investigation process and how law enforcement uses technology to track down online predators, while Dr. Henry offers helpful advice on how Sarah can deal with the trauma and emotional distress caused by the incident.
Steve then welcomes the guy who blackmailed Sarah on stage. The guy, who appears remorseful, tells the audience that he never meant to hurt Sarah and was just trying to impress his friends. He apologizes to Sarah and promises to delete all her pictures and leave her alone.
Steve confronts him about the severity of his actions and warns him that the law will have no mercy for his behavior. He also reminds his audience of the serious consequences of sextortion and urges everyone to be aware of the dangers of online predators.
The show ends with Sarah feeling empowered and grateful to have found a community of experts and other victims who have gone through similar experiences. She encourages others who may be in a similar situation to seek help and not suffer in silence.
In conclusion, The Steve Wilkos Show season 7 episode 118 offers a comprehensive look at the issue of sextortion and offers practical solutions to victims. The show serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety and highlights the need for continued education and awareness around this growing problem.
