A and M, both youths, had been in a relationship for three years. Police became involved upon receiving a report that M had posted pictures of A without her consent from a Twitter account. Some of these images had been provided privately, without A consent to share the . The account contained pictures of other girls as well. These had already been posted to social media, but suggestive captions and hashtags had been added. M was initially charged with possession for the purpose of publication any child pornography, and Possession for the purpose of distribution any child pornography.
Outcome: After defence counsel conducted negotiations with the Crown attorney, M was able to resolve his charges for a plea to the lesser offence of mischief and received a discharge with conditions.
