Man admits disseminating intimate images of Upper Moreland woman

Marc Adam Gorski will be sentenced later this year

A Philadelphia man has admitted to sending intimate photos of an Upper Moreland woman to her family and friends after their relationship ended and now he awaits his fate from a judge.

Marc Adam Gorski, 25, of the 3800 block of Kipling Place, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to charges of unlawful dissemination of intimate images and harassment in connection with incidents that occurred in February 2020.

Judge Risa Vetri Ferman deferred sentencing so that court officials can complete a background investigation report about Gorski, who will have to undergo drug, alcohol and mental health evaluations.

The open plea means Gorski has no deals with prosecutors regarding his potential sentence and the punishment will be in the sole hands of the judge.

Gorski, who is represented by defense lawyer George Griffith Jr., faces a possible maximum sentence of 1½ to 3 years in prison on the misdemeanor charges. However, state sentencing guidelines could allow for a lesser sentence.

Gorski remains free on bail while awaiting sentencing.

An investigation began on Feb. 21, 2020, when an Upper Moreland woman contacted township police to report that Gorski, with whom she had a previous relationship, sent two intimate photos of her to her family and friends, according to the criminal complaint filed by Upper Moreland Police Officer Andrew Clauhs.

“She told me that Gorski had been threatening to send them if she did not speak with him,” Clauhs wrote in the arrest affidavit, adding the woman’s friendship with Gorski ended in 2019. “This harassing communication was made by cellphone calls and text messages.”

Gorski sent the photos to the victim’s family and friends, accompanied by messages that contained disparaging remarks, police said.

“All parties who received the photos were upset and felt harassed,” Clauhs added.

Police alleged Gorski did not have permission to send the photos to anyone.