Terrell Ashby convicted of sextortion

Terrell Ashby, also known as “Jason Brandon”, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for dozens of cases of sexual blackmail. His actions led to one woman being hospitalized after her intimate photos were shared on social media.

Sexual blackmail by Terrell Ashby continued for more than ten months. He used the alias “Jason Brandon” and promised young women large sums of money for participating in intimate video chats or providing candid photos. Ashby then took screenshots of the chats and blackmailed his victims by threatening to release their photos and videos. His actions involved more than 100 victims, and one woman was even hospitalized for a drug overdose after being harassed. Even after that, Ashby continued to threaten the woman, sharing her photo on social media.

Ashby also created profiles on various platforms where he posted photos of his victims, increasing the pressure and causing psychological damage. This case shows how cyber-blackmail can have severe consequences on people’s lives. Some victims tried to pay between $25 and $50 to avoid having their material published, but that didn’t stop the harassment.

Terrell Ashby began his blackmail campaign in 2020 using social media to find victims. His actions involved more than 100 young women who fell prey to his promises of money in exchange for intimate photographs. This case is one of many in the world of cybercrime, where sexual blackmail becomes deadly.

Terrell Ashby was sentenced to 36 months in prison, 3 years of parole, and ordered to pay $28,000 in restitution to his victims. His case is a vivid example of how sexual blackmail can destroy lives and cause severe psychological consequences.