Blackhawks farmhand dodges felony charge in 'revenge porn' case

The prosecution of Chicago Blackhawks minor leaguer Garret Ross ended Tuesday due to a location technicality.

Authorities in Illinois discovered Ross was in Michigan at the time of the alleged crime, meaning he can't be prosecuted for a felony, according to local radio host Nick Burzych.

The 23-year-old forward was charged with one count of non-consensual dissemination of a private sexual image - also known as "revenge porn" - and suspended last week by the Blackhawks, pending the result of the legal proceedings.

The charge is a felony in Illinois, but only a misdemeanor in Michigan. The alleged victim could still press charges in the latter state, but the penalties would be less severe.