Gov. Tony Evers has signed Assembly Bill 201, known as Bradyns Law, aimed at creating stronger penalties for sextortion in the state.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Mother pushes Wisconsin to make sextortion a standalone crime following son' s suicideThe signing took place on Monday, with local lawmakers, school officials, and friends and family of Bradyn Bohn in attendance.Watch: Gov. Tony Evers signs 'Bradyns Law' to crack down on sextortion crimes Governor Evers signs 'Bradyns Law' to crack down on sextortion crimesThe legislation honors Bradyn, a 15yearold student in the D.C. Everest School District in the Wausau area, who tragically died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion. The crime which frequently targets teenage boys involves perpetrators coercing victims into sending explicit images and then threatening to release them unless money is paid. Bradyns case galvanized community members and legislators, leading to bipartisan support for the bill. Under Bradyns Law, sextortion will carry increased criminal penalties, giving law enforcement greater ability to investigate and prosecute offenders.Evers emphasized the importance of protecting young people from predatory online crimes, stating that the measure sends a clear message that Wisconsin takes sextortion seriously.Advocates hope the law will not only punish perpetrators but also raise awareness among parents, students, and educators about the dangers of online exploitation.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error ...read more read less