The son of Texas Senator Charles Schwertner was arrested on charges related to 'revenge porn,' potentially falling afoul of a law his father voted for nearly a decade ago. Matthew Schwertner, 21, is accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend with intimate images in an effort to retrieve gifts he had given her during their relationship. This development comes to light following details from the arrest, as per Current Revolt.
In an unforgiving twist of fate, the younger Schwertner could face the full weight of Senate Bill 1135, a law targeting 'revenge porn' crimes his father supported in 2015. The ex-girlfriend received menacing texts from Schwertner six months post-breakup, including a lewd photograph and threats to disseminate it to her family members if certain items weren't returned, according to FOX 7 Austin.
The severity of the charge is underscored by the involvement of intimate visuals, a personal affront that carries significant implications in the age of digital communication. The victim, after enduring ongoing harassment, took her complaints to the Austin Police Department, which led to Matthew Schwertner's arrest for a state felony, with a bond set at $15,000, as reported by Current Revolt.
