Restitution for Child Pornography Victim Denied
On Monday, a federal district judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued a memorandum opinion and order denying restitution to a now 20-year-old woman known as "Amy" in the case of a defendant who downloaded and possessed her images.
The Court’s decision is a serious set-back for victims of child pornography like Amy in their effort to obtain just and timely restitution for the ongoing crimes perpetrated against them. How can we, as a country, justify awarding tens of thousands of dollars in damages to record companies for downloading a single song, while ...
Impact of Adoption and Safe Families Act Webcast
On December 14, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. E.T., the Urban Institute and the Center for the Study of Social Policy will host an audio Webcast on the impact of the Adoption and Safe Families Act on the safety, permanence, and well-being of abused and neglected children.
The nearly 2-hour session will be moderated by Susan Notkin, New York Director, Center for the Study of Social Policy. Panelists include:
Olivia Golden, Fellow, Urban Institute
John Mattingly, Commissioner, New York City's Administration for Children's Services
Carmen Nazario, Assistant Secretary for Children and ...
1 in 4 Teens Engage in Sexting – Criminal Child Porn Activity
As recently as a year ago only 20% of teens were engaged in sexting. Now a new MTV-AP poll of teens aged 14 to 17 reveals that the practice is growing with 24% of underage teens involved in some kind of naked sexting.
Here are some highlights from the survey:
Girls are slightly more likely to have shared a naked photo or video of themselves (13%) than boys (9%).
Those who have shared a naked photo or video mostly report that they initially sent the photo to a significant other or romantic interest. However, 29% of those who sent sexts report sending them to people ...
Pedo Law Gaining (visual) Respect
Nothing will stop the defense bar from its relentless pursuit of clients, including bad taste. Thanks to the watchful eye of the UsefulArts.us blog, the Texas defense firm of Lindeman, Alvarado, & Frye has been exposed for creating an unfortunately much-needed child pornography defense practice. This in and of itself is not so objectionable, but the now-removed "just or about to be abused-child" images used on the firm's website to promote this specialty are.
Family Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault, it's all there in visually provocative images. Check it out at the ...
Ohio Justice – 3 Years in Prison for Raping a 10 Year Old Girl
No death penalty here. And I guess it's better than probation. On Monday, Aaron Hymer of Waynesville, Ohio pleaded guilty to raping his daughter’s friend during a sleep-over at his home in March. Hymer’s attorney Marty Hubble said “Aaron has always maintained his innocence, but with the jury system, the possibility was there that he could be in prison for the rest of his life."
Hymer appeared reluctant when he entered his plea and Judge Robert Peeler appeared reluctant to approve the plea. Peeler said ensuring Hymer won’t have access to the girl ...
Children’s Law Center 2009 Kennedy Center Benefit Highlights
The sold out crowd at the ninth annual Helping Children Soar benefit enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Kennedy Center's Roof Terrace Restaurant among fellow CLC supporters, advocates and leaders in the legal community. The Honorable Eric H. Holder, Jr. received the 2009 Distinguished Child Advocate award. Mr. Holder was recognized for his long time support of CLC and dedication to the District of Columiba's children. Here are two great photos from this amazing event.
CLC Chair Guy Collier, Past-CLC Chair James Marsh, AG Eric Holder and Past-CLC chairs Tom Bulleit and ...
ACLU Sues School for MySpace Penis Pop Pix Punishment
Two sophomore girls have sued their school after they were punished for posting lingerie photos on MySpace during their summer vacation which showed them licking a penis-shaped lollipop. This is not New York, New Jersey or even California folks. The girls live in rural Indiana.
The ACLU, in a federal lawsuit filed last week on behalf of the girls, argues that Churubusco High School violated the girls' free speech rights when it banned them from extracurricular activities for a joke that didn't involve the school. They say the district humiliated the girls by requiring ...