Scandal or Crime?

I agree with Scott Mendelson in saying that the nude photo leak of Jennifer Lawrence is a "crime." In fact, I believe that the degradation of  any person is wrong, and would even go so far as to say that it is a violation of her basic human rights.

Many people have put the blame on Jennifer Lawrence herself, and have made outrageous claims on the truth behind this issue.  Many people claim that she had leaked them herself in search of media attention. This is not the case. Sensitive photos like these are never meant to be leaked to the public,  to eyes that they were never intended for. The criminals who stole the photos are hailed as kings on the internet, while Jennifer is being mocked by people saying "It's your fault for taking those kinds of pictures." This statement is ignorant in almost every aspect, and is extremely ignorant in it's view of the victim herself.  

The victim of this crime is seen as a "slut" or a "joke," but She did not intend for her photos to be leaked. This is a robbery of personal property and has been seen as a faux pas rather than an actual crime. She should not have to apologize for taking such pictures. If there is an apology to made it should be by the ones who committed the crime.

In conclusion the treatment of this “robbery” has been overall inappropriate by both the media and the 

public eye. Jennifer has not been seen as a victim, which in reality, she is, and the criminals should be punished and not praised.