威斯康星州将网上性勒索定为重罪,最高可判处40年徒刑,向在骗局后因自杀而死亡的少年布雷登·博恩致敬。
Wisconsin made online sextortion a felony with up to 40-year sentences, honoring teen Bradyn Bohn who died by suicide after a scam.
威斯康辛州州长Tony Evers于2025年12月8日签署了《布雷登法》, 将网上性勒索定为重罪,
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Bradyn’s Law into effect on December 8, 2025, making online sextortion a felony with penalties up to 40 years in prison, especially when minors are involved or suicide results.
这部法律以15岁的布雷登·博恩(Bradyn Bohn)的名字命名。 布雷登·博恩(Bohn)在成为性勒索骗局的目标后因自杀而死亡。 这部法律扩大了国家犯罪受害者赔偿基金的范围,将因此类罪行自杀而死亡的受害者家属也包括在内。
The law, named after 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn, who died by suicide after being targeted in a sextortion scam, expands the state’s crime victim compensation fund to include families of victims who die by suicide due to such crimes.
在Bohn的父母和社区领袖进行宣传后,它迅速获得通过,反映出人们日益关切针对青年的网络犯罪不断增多。
It was passed swiftly following advocacy by Bohn’s parents and community leaders, reflecting growing concern over rising cybercrimes targeting youth.
该法旨在通过法律和教育努力,加强问责制,支持受害者,并防止今后发生悲剧。
The law aims to strengthen accountability, support victims, and prevent future tragedies through legal and educational efforts.