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Former State Rep. Nick Sauer To Face Revenge Porn Charges In Court Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS)--A former state representative accused of revenge porn is back in court today. Nick Sauer is scheduled to be arraigned this morning.

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Nick Sauer,, a former Illinois state lawmaker, is charged with 12 counts of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images, for allegedly sharing nude photos of his ex-girlfriend online without her knowledge or permission. (Source: Lake County State's Attorney)

He faces 12 charges of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images.A former girlfriend says the first-term lawmaker posted nude photos of her online without her consent.

Sauer resigned shortly after the allegations were made public.

He had been a member of the house sexual discrimination task force.

 

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