This is an update of information about the bill from this post of mine.
Objective
To amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes.
I am not an expert on the law, but it looks as though that bill was introduced to ensure that the 40 people who watched this rape can all be convicted in a court of law for knowledgeably watching the "live transmission" of a "a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct"
This seems sketchy. What about the people that watched it unknowingly?
I've clicked on hella things and instantly noped out once I realized it was gore or something shitty like that many times before. In court, they'd make a claim that a transmission was sent back and forth and therefore they "watch the video."
It feels like there should be contingencies for that.
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palmitespo910 ago
This is an update of information about the bill from this post of mine.
Objective
This bill was submitted on March 28, 2017 to the House of Representatives, just 6 days after a 15 year old girl was raped on facebook live. As of April 2nd, there has been an arrest made in that case.
I am not an expert on the law, but it looks as though that bill was introduced to ensure that the 40 people who watched this rape can all be convicted in a court of law for knowledgeably watching the "live transmission" of a "a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct"
This bill was introduced to amend already existing us code. It amends 18 U.S. Code § 2251 - Sexual exploitation of children.
Edit: it is most likely so when it happens again it can be actually treated as a crime.
NotHereForPizza ago
This seems sketchy. What about the people that watched it unknowingly?
I've clicked on hella things and instantly noped out once I realized it was gore or something shitty like that many times before. In court, they'd make a claim that a transmission was sent back and forth and therefore they "watch the video."
It feels like there should be contingencies for that.
palmitespo910 ago
NotHereForPizza ago
Well that makes sense. I seem to have quality reading skills.
palmitespo910 ago
Lol we all have the issue sometimes. I read so much that on occasion I find myself skimming. Then I have to come back and figure out where I dazed