Can There Be Charges Brought Against a Man Threatening to Post Images/Videos of Me

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New York

When I was 16 I met a man over the internet who was in his 20's and he lives in New York (I'm from the UK). I began to get close to this man and eventually was convinced into showing 'things' over webcam.

This happened over the next year and I tried to cut off all contact and he told me that he had recorded everything and he would post it on the net if I didn't continue to do as he said.

That was around a year and a half ago and I have tried to seek advice to get this stopped. I have been told he could be classed as in possession of child pornography and could face imprisonment and/or a fine for posting the material on the internet but I am now 18? I just wanted to know where I stand on the case and if I would be able to get him done for what he has done.

Posting nude or lewd pictures of a minor is illegal (child porn). It does not matter if the person in the pics is now 18 or 80, they are still pics of juveniles and that is illegal.

I would need to have proof though right? Otherwise it would be my word against his?

the proof IS the crime. If there is no proof, there is no crime.

ok thanks. Would this require a lawyer or just the police do you think?

to report a crime, you call the police