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Teen’s Snapchat disclosure about rape sparked $520K defamation suit. She fought back and won
Teen’s Snapchat disclosure about rape sparked $520K defamation suit. She fought back and won
Teen’s Snapchat disclosure about rape sparked $520K defamation suit. She fought back and won

Published on: 05/09/2025

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Shannon Miller, left, and her daughter, Em Konz, inside The Oregon State Capitol. Two years after Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Shannon Miller, left, and her daughter, Em Konz, inside The Oregon State Capitol. With them are Konz’s lawyer, Amber Kinney, Michelle Mhoon and Rep. Kevin Mannix. Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180. May 5, 2025Two years after Em Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Two years after Em Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Lawmakers listen to testimony given by Em Konz, her mother Shannon Miller, her lawyer Amber Kinney and Rep. Kevin Mannix, R-Salem. Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Em Konz’s lawyer, Amber Kinney, testifies before Oregon lawmakers. Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Two years after Em Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Two years after Em Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Em Konz’s lawyer, Amber Kinney, testifies before Oregon lawmakers. At right is Rep. Kevin Mannix, R-Salem. Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025Shannon Miller, left, and her daughter, Em Konz, inside The Oregon State Capitol. Two years after Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025After giving testimony, Konz, left, chats with Rep. Kevin Mannix, R-Salem. Mannix said the bill adds an important protection for victims of sexual assault. May 5, 2025Two years after Em Konz says she was raped on the grounds of da Vinci Arts Middle School, she disclosed the allegations on Snapchat and named the boy, who was 14 at the time of the alleged assault. The boy’s family sued Konz for defamation. Konz countersued, alleging she was raped and suffered emotional distress as a result, and won. Now Konz is urging the Oregon Legislature to pass Senate Bill 180, which would protect disclosures like hers from defamation claims. May 5, 2025

Em Konz recalled scanning her phone in an out-of-the-way spot on the grounds of the da Vinci Arts Middle School when a boy walked up and chatted with her before cornering her, ordering her to “be quiet” and raping her.

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