Defamation
Alexander Morfin claims in court that Warner Bros. Entertainment defamed him by using his mugshot in a criminal lineup in “The Accountant” movie.
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Alleged Co-Owners of Mugshots.com Charged With Extortion
Two men alleged to be the co-owners of Mugshots.com had their own booking photos taken on Wednesday after South Florida police arrested them following a warrant issued by California’s attorney general.
Read moreMug Shot Website Must Face Publicity-Rights Class Action
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a class of arrestees can sue Mugshots.com on claims that it makes money by posting embarrassing booking photos online and charging excessive fees for their removal.
Read moreLawsuits Seek to Bring Down Mugshot Profiteering
A South Florida man filed the first lawsuit in the state aimed at enforcing a new law that prohibits mugshot publishers from charging fees for removing unflattering arrest photos from their websites.
Read moreSouth Dakota Will Add Mug Shots to the Public Record
South Dakota is poised to become the second-to-last state in the nation to make mugshots part of the public record, pending a new law awaiting the governor’s signature.
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