JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 News4JAX is investigating a TikTok account accused of secretly filming women and children in public places and posting the videos online without their knowledge or consent.<\/p>\n
The videos seem to have been recorded across Jacksonville, Palatka, and St. Augustine. Some of the posts have disturbing content and captions such as \u201cvirgin white girl,\u201d \u201ccute teenage girl,\u201d and \u201csexy lady.\u201d<\/p>\n
TikTok creator Jason Goodrich, who helped get similar accounts taken down, described the content as \u201ccreepy.\u201d He said, \u201cThey definitely didn\u2019t look of age, so I was like OK. We have to try to get this taken down.\u201d The main account had about 1,600 to 1,700 followers before it was removed.<\/p>\n
Local attorney Shannon Schott reviewed the posts and explained that videos or photos taken in public generally are not against the law. However, there could be civil claims if someone\u2019s name or likeness is used commercially to make money or gain influence.<\/p>\n
Schott says if you look up this account and find yourself on here, you possibly \u201ccan pursue legal action.\u201d<\/p>\n
Regarding videos or photos of minors, Schott noted that Florida law does not have specific protections as California does. She added, \u201cThere\u2019s space in the law to say that these girls should not be on the accounts, especially since it definitely has an undertone of sexual motivation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Goodrich emphasized the importance of raising awareness. \u201cIf we can\u2019t do anything about it legally at the moment, we can\u2019t get him arrested, make him as uncomfortable as he\u2019s making these women. If we make it known that he\u2019s going around doing all this, now everybody\u2019s on guard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schott acknowledged the unfortunate reality, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate that we have to tell women and girls to be aware of their surroundings, but that\u2019s just the world that we currently live in.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also advised that if someone finds themselves in multiple posts, it could be grounds for cyberstalking or harassment. If you notice someone following or recording you in public in an inappropriate way, you should tell them to stop and consider reporting them to law enforcement for stalking or harassment.<\/p>\n
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