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Giftbox/Giftebox-Style Prosecutions

Federal prosecutors have successfully targeted operators and facilitators of Tor hidden services

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Feb 1, 2026

How have federal prosecutors historically handled tips and anonymous allegations in high-profile sex‑trafficking investigations?

treat tips and anonymous allegations in high‑profile sex‑trafficking matters as starting points, not proof: tips trigger multi‑agency intake and vetting by task forces or specialized units, and prosec...

Jan 17, 2026

What federal cases address attribution and evidence when defendants allegedly accessed child pornography over Tor or other anonymizing networks?

Federal litigation over child‑pornography investigations that relied on Tor or other anonymizing networks has repeatedly centered on whether law enforcement can pierce anonymity, how evidence gathered...