In addition to the prison term, the court ordered substantial financial restitution to be paid directly to the victims to cover psychological counseling, legal fees, and other damages resulting from the exploitation. Legal Precedent and Industry Impact
: For Althaus, the release of the videos led to the loss of her pageant title in 2014 and years of harassment.
: Althaus reports being recognized on the street and harassed by students. In early 2023, she was reportedly assaulted at her home by a Pornhub subscriber. Professional and Personal Loss
Furthermore, evidence presented during the legal proceedings showed that Althaus was fully aware of the deceptive practices utilized to secure the women's participation. She assisted in enforcing the restrictive measures used to keep victims compliant and played a role in the concealment of the website’s true operations from financial institutions and law enforcement.