SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed “Walker's Law,” a bill to criminalize sextortion, into effect. The law, named after Walker Montgomery, a Starkville Academy student who took his life after online exploitation, defines sextortion as threatening to share private images to coerce someone into providing more images or valuables. Starting July 1, perpetrators will face up to 5, 10, or 15 years in prison for first, second, or subsequent offenses, respectively. Aggravated cases involving minors or leading to great bodily harm have additional provisions. Underage offenders may be referred to behavioral health counseling.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi Comic Con returns to Jackson this summer for its 10th anniversary with an impressive lineup of celebrities. SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny headlines the event. Other notable guests include Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez from Napoleon Dynamite, Skeet Ulrich from Scream, and voice actors Nolan North and Steve Downes from Assassin's Creed and Halo, respectively. Fans can also meet stars like Alan Tudyk, Keith David, and WWE Hall of Famers Kevin Nash and The Godfather. The event attributes its growing success to consistent quality over the past ten years. Tickets are available for the event on June 22-23, with discounts for military and free admission for children under 10.

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SUMMARY: The Team Hope Walk in Flowood on May 18 aims to fund research for Huntington's disease treatments. Heather Wilmoth, whose husband Nathan has the disease, invites central Mississippi residents to support the cause. Huntington's, a debilitating neurological condition, impacts the entire family, as Wilmoth's personal experience demonstrates. With around 200 people in Mississippi affected, the event at Flowood Nature Park seeks walkers, volunteers, sponsors, and donations. Information is available online. The initiative supports centers of excellence, social workers, and online support for families dealing with Huntington's disease.

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