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CSAM law and prosecution

The laws and regulations surrounding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and how they impact prosecution.

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Jan 11, 2026

What defenses have succeeded when CSAM cases rely primarily on cloud or metadata evidence?

When prosecutions rest chiefly on cloud-stored files or metadata, defenses that have succeeded typically attack provenance, authenticity, chain of custody, and the legality of collection—arguments rei...

Jan 9, 2026

Is it uncommon for a 2+ year waiting period before a search warrant is executed when it comes to a single offender of csam?

A two‑plus year gap between an initial report and execution of a search warrant in a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) case is not unheard of and can reflect routine investigative, legal and disclosu...

Jan 8, 2026

How do state laws compare to federal penalties for receipt versus possession of CSAM?

Federal law treats possession, receipt, distribution and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as serious crimes under several statutes (notably 18 U.S.C. §§ 2251, 2252, 2252A), and federal...

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