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Victim Impact Statements and Sentencing

The impact of victim impact statements on sentencing decisions, particularly in cases involving high-volume CSAM distribution.

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Jan 13, 2026

How do victim impact statements and restitution claims change sentencing outcomes in high-volume CSAM distribution cases?

Victim impact statements (VIS) and restitution claims are regularly routed into the sentencing machinery—submitted into presentence reports and made available to judges—and they frequently shape the f...