US Service Members on Guam Victims of Nonconsensual Pornhub Videos

Over 100 nonconsensual sexual videos of U.S. service members stationed at Naval Base Guam were uploaded to the pornography website Pornhub, where they were publicly viewable for about a week in 2020, according to recently unsealed documents from the District Court of Guam. The videos appeared to capture the military members masturbating while unaware they were being filmed by hidden cameras, both aboard Navy ships and in a men's restroom.

Investigators determined that the greatest number of identifiable victims appeared to be assigned to two Guam-based ships, the USS Emory S. Land and the USS Frank Cable. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) was notified in January 2020 about the videos and contacted the website operator to have the content removed.

Why this matters: This case raises serious concerns about the privacy and exploitation of U.S. military personnel. It highlights the need for better protections and oversight to prevent incidents of nonconsensual distribution of intimate content involving service members.

The unsealed court documents reveal that the service members were victims of a scheme where their intimate videos were uploaded to Pornhub without their knowledge or consent. The case involves potential violations of federal laws related to video voyeurism and illegal interception of communications.

In a statement, NCIS said, "The nonconsensual distribution of intimate videos is a serious violation of privacy and trust. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this matter and ensuring the victims receive the support they need." The U.S. Navy has not yet commented on the specific details of the case or identified any suspects.

Key Takeaways

• Over 100 nonconsensual sexual videos of U.S. service members uploaded to Pornhub in 2020.
• Videos captured military members masturbating, unaware of hidden cameras on Navy ships and in restrooms.
• Victims were primarily from two Guam-based ships: USS Emory S. Land and USS Frank Cable.
• NCIS notified, contacted Pornhub to remove content, and is investigating potential federal law violations.
• Case highlights need for better protections and oversight to prevent nonconsensual distribution of intimate content.