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Most ViewedFraud at the NIH
of , false statements, undisclosed foreign support and misuse of funds have occurred across multiple institutions, and federal enforcement has recovered millions in some cases, but oversight gaps and ...
CSAM federal prosecution
Federal law criminalizes possession, receipt, and distribution of child sexual abuse material, with severe penalties at both federal and state levels
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4 resultsFeb 7, 2026
How do U.S. federal statutes define possession and receipt of CSAM?
Federal law treats child sexual abuse material () as any "visual depiction" of sexually explicit conduct involving a person under 18 and criminalizes producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing ...
Feb 1, 2026
What laws govern allegations of sexual misconduct with minors in cases involving high-profile figures?
involving high‑profile figures are governed by a web of state criminal statutes (, sexual misconduct, ), federal offenses addressing sexual abuse and , and supplementary civil, administrative, and ins...
Feb 1, 2026
can the federal government seize assets from a single state for default federal funds
The federal government exercises broad authority to seize and forfeit assets tied to criminal activity or delinquent debts, funneling proceeds into funds and law-enforcement uses . However, the report...