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Braden's Law is named after Braden Markus, a Columbus high school student who was just 15 years old when he took his own life after falling victim to a sextortion scheme.
DeWine signed House Bill 531, known as “Braden’s Law,” on Wednesday, surrounded by Braden Markus’ family and friends. The Olentangy student died by suicide in October 2021, ...
House Bill 531 was named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School. He was the victim of a financial sextortion scam three years ago.
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Braden’s Law went into effect on Wednesday. The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and was a victim of a financial sextortion scam.
Braden's law signed in January 2025 (WBNS) The law was named in honor of Braden Markus, a 15-year-old Olentangy High School student who took his own life in 2021 after becoming a victim of sextortion.
Sextortion is now a felony in the state of Ohio. Braden’s Law went into effect on Wednesday. The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and was a ...
House Bill 531 was named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School. He was the victim of a financial sextortion scam three years ago.
Braden’s Law went into effect on Wednesday. The law is named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School and was a victim of a financial sextortion scam.
House Bill 531 was named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School. He was the victim of a financial sextortion scam three years ago.
House Bill 531 was named after Braden Markus, a 15-year-old boy who went to Olentangy High School. He was the victim of a financial sextortion scam three years ago.