Alex Alvarez, 33, sent Matthew Carr, 26, explicit pictures and videos of the woman in 2023. Carr, who had previously served a prison term for domestic abuse, then distributed the images online and later breached a non-molestation order previously imposed to prevent him contacting the victim, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard. Distribution - Alvarez shared the photos and videos before Carr shared them more widely(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Grace Court, prosecuting, said the victim became aware of what had happened when she was contacted on WhatsApp. The person who messaged her said she had received the images from Carr. The victim, on viewing the files which were sent to her, realised the pictures and videos had originally been taken and shared by Alvarez.