No More 'UpSkirt' Peeking Toms

Woman posing in square

Massachusetts (CNN)- A female that was riding the trolley while a man secretively upskirted her on a trolley.  Gov. Deval Patrick passed a bill to prevent photographing or videotaping up a skirt or down a blouse. Justice Margot Botsford of Supreme Judicial Court stated a person sitting on a trolley such as the women upskirted are not considered "partially nude" or indecently exposed. The crime is punishable to 2 1/2 years in prison with a $5,000 fine.  In 2010, there was an incident of who used his cell phone to photograph and video tape multiple women under their skirts who sat on the trolley.  Police created a decoy operation to arrest Robertson.  Transit complaints were made to MBTA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority following plans to catch 32 year-old Michael Robertson.  The case was dismissed, but outraged lawmakers and was taken to the highest court.  MA Senate President Therese Murray "We are sending a message that to take a photo or video of a woman under her clothing is morally reprehensible and, in Massachusetts, we will put you in jail for doing it."  He continued to state as technology evolves, protection has to increase.

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