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ekkidee t1_j8rlatm wrote

It's not illegal to film in public but the guy has taken it way too far with the porn stuff and is testing limits. He is maybe only a step or two away from actual sexual assault. If you see him, quietly disengage and report it to the station master or Metro Police.

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mermaidlesbian t1_j8sa4jt wrote

if it was in maryland you need two-way consent to record. i know this is DC but just an fyi

edit this law is only for private convos

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LilJonPaulSartre t1_j8sbyqd wrote

This is not true. There are virtually no public spaces where it is illegal to film/photograph in the United States. It's First Amendment protected activity. There is no reasonable expectation of privacy in any public space, or most spaces readily visible from public spaces (i.e. seen without obstruction from a public sidewalk, etc.)

That said, his other speech could very well constitute sexual harassment, so it bears being reported. But simply filming in public is in no way illegal, and you do not need consent to do so.

Please don't give bad information confidently stated as fact. It makes life harder for people who legitimately film/photograph in public.

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