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Child pornography statutes

Laws and regulations regarding the possession and distribution of child pornography, including the requirement of knowing possession and intent to distribute.

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Jan 19, 2026

How do courts distinguish between accidental viewing and intentional possession?

Courts separate accidental viewing from intentional possession by probing whether the defendant exercised control, had knowledge of the illicit material, and took affirmative steps beyond mere exposur...

Jan 10, 2026

Is it hard for prosecutors to charge an adult who paid a minor in social media to wear boxer briefs based on how the law is written

Prosecutors have clear criminal statutes that can reach adults who solicit or pay minors for sexualized images or conduct online, but whether a particular case—such as paying a minor on social media t...

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