Leaked private photos land Thibodaux man in jail
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TERREBONNE PARISH (WGNO) — A Thibodaux man was arrested after allegedly releasing private images of someone without permission, according to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
21-year-old Makel Joseph Delatte is now facing a charge of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image as the result of an Aug. 11 investigation.
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On Sunday, the TPSO’s Patrol Division responded to a home in Houma where a victim told them photos of them had been shared on social media. Details of the investigation revealed that the explicit photos had only been shared with Delatte.
Deputies said they uncovered evidence confirming the complaint.
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Delatte was later found at his home and taken in for questioning. He was arrested soon after and booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex.
Deputies say the investigation remains ongoing and they will continue the search for evidence.
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