OHIO, USA — Sextortion is now a felony in the state of Ohio. Braden’s Law went into effect on Wednesday. The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legal analysis: With the signing of Braden's Law by Gov. Mike DeWine, the crime of sextortion is being treated more seriously in Ohio than it ever has before. Legally Speaking, this ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Sextortion is now a felony crime in Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 531, also known as Braden’s Law, in January and it into went into effect on Wednesday.

Legislation known as Braden's Law is set to become law in Ohio after the state Senate and House unanimously approved House Bill 531. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Beth Lear (R-Galena) and ...