Governor Evers Signs Bradyn's Law Creating Criminal Penalties for Those Who Extort Intimate Images

Thursday, December 11th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Surrounded by family, community members and lawmakers, Governor Tony Evers on Monday signed legislation creating criminal penalties for those who extort intimate images from others.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Bradyn’s Law is named for Bradyn Bohn, a Wausau area teen who killed himself after falling victim to sextortion. Evers says Wisconsin won’t tolerate those who prey on children, and praised lawmakers for acting quickly, producing Bradyn’s Law in less than a year.

Representative Brent Jacobson co-sponsored the bill in the Assembly and said it was personal to him as a father. State Senator Jesse James said the bill is an example of why he chose to run for office.

The penalty for sextortion now includes up to 40 years in prison, and the law also makes families of those who die by suicide after falling victim eligible for compensation from the crime victim fund.

Evers signed the bill in a ceremony at DC Everest High School where Bradyn was a student. If you are worried your child or someone you care for is the victim of one of these scams, contact your local police, or the state’s school violence prevention hotline at 800 MY S U S O 1.

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