FBI investigating source of stolen celebrity photos

FBI investigating source of stolen celebrity photos
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In the wake of a hack that led to private nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and numerous other celebrities being disseminated over the internet this weekend, the FBI has confirmed that they are investigating the person or persons responsible for stealing and posting the pictures.

Lawrence herself contacted authorities when the images were posted on Sunday. "This is a flagrant violation of privacy," said her publicist in a statement. "The authorities have been contacted and will prosecute anyone who posts the stolen photos of Jennifer Lawrence."

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.