Allowing online access to folder containing pornographic images of children via peer-to-peer file sharing system constitutes distribution by computer
STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION United States v. Shaffer, No. 06-3145, ___ F.3d ___ (10th Cir. Jan. 3, 2007)(Kansas). Appeal of conviction for distribution of child pornography in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(2), 2252A(a)(5)(B). HELD: Passive storage of pornographic images of children on personal computer in shared folder made accessible to other users of peer-to-peer file sharing system, constitutes “distribution” by means of computer in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a). Read the opinion here. |
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