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Federal Receipt Charges

The requirements for federal charges related to the receipt of child sexual abuse material, including the need for proof of knowledge and possession

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Jan 14, 2026
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Can intent or knowledge defenses bar federal CSAM charges for merely viewing content?

Intent and knowledge can be decisive defenses to federal CSAM charges in many circumstances: federal statutes criminalize possession, receipt, distribution and "access with intent to view" so prosecut...