Revenge pornography—also known as revenge porn or nonconsensual pornography—is a criminal offense in most states and is committed when a person publishes private nude, pornographic, or explicit photos, videos, or images of another person’s body or sexual activity without that person’s consent.

The publication of revenge porn may occur in many forms, including (1) an in-person showing of printed or electronic photographs or video to another person or persons; (2) sending images or videos by electronic message such as text, chat, or e-mail; (3) publishing images or videos on social media; or (4) publishing images or videos on a website.

Revenge pornography laws are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code. These statutes are sometimes titled with descriptive names such as The Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material. Revenge pornography offenses may be prosecuted as misdemeanors or as felony offenses—depending on the state's laws—and often include potential jail or prison time.

The publication of revenge pornography may also create civil liability for money damages in a lawsuit under state law, and some states have enacted specific laws providing for such civil liability, in addition to any criminal prosecution.

In Oklahoma, revenge pornography is addressed under the state's criminal statutes. Specifically, Oklahoma law considers the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images a criminal offense. This includes distributing or publishing explicit photos, videos, or images of another person without their consent, whether it's done in person, via electronic messages, on social media, or on websites. The offense is typically prosecuted under titles such as 'Unlawful Disclosure of Private Images' and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. Convictions can result in jail or prison time. Additionally, Oklahoma allows for civil lawsuits to be filed against individuals who engage in revenge pornography, providing victims the opportunity to seek monetary damages for the harm they have suffered. This means that perpetrators of revenge pornography in Oklahoma may face both criminal penalties and civil liabilities.