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United States Supreme Court – Amy Files Rare Supplemental Brief After Argument
Late yesterday, we filed an unusual supplemental brief after argument in our Supreme Court case Paroline v. Amy Unknown.
The purpose of the brief is to discuss the Court’s decision in Burrage v. United States, No. 12‑7515, which was decided January 27, 2014—just five days after Amy argued her case to the Supreme Court. Burrage analyzes “contributing cause” in the context of determining criminal liability. While Amy did not have the benefit of having read the Burrage decision before oral argument, it appears that the Court may have asked a number of ...
Paroline v. Amy Unknown’s Wide-ranging Impact for Victims, Policymakers and Professionals
The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence, including child sex abuse and child pornography. As a multidisciplinary group of professionals, APSAC achieves its mission in a number of ways, most notably through expert training and educational activities, policy leadership and collaboration, and consultation that emphasizes theoretically sound, evidence-based principles. With more than 26 years of existence and a ...
Supreme Court Oral Argument Audio and Transcript
Presented by The Oyez Project at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 02 February 2014.
Facts of the Case
Doyle R. Paroline pled guilty to possession of 150-300 images of child pornography. Included among those files on his computer were two photographs of Amy Unknown, a victim of child pornography. He was sentenced to 24 months of incarceration followed by release under supervision. Under a federal statute that mandates full restitution to victims of child pornography by those convicted of creating, distributing or possessing such material, the Government and Amy sought ...
Dutch National Rapporteur Speaking at NYU Law
NYU Law School DiscussionLegal Challenges and Strategies for Combating Sexual Violence against ChildrenA Discussion with the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against ChildrenMonday, February 3, 20146:00 PMNYU Law School Vanderbilt Hall Room 20640 Washington Square South, New York City
Valid ID and RSVP are required for admission. Please email Audrey Watne: watnea@exchange.law.nyu.edu by January 31st to RSVP. The event will be followed by a brief reception.
CHRGJ is pleased to invite you to a lecture featuring Mrs. Corinne ...
Paroline v. Amy Unknown – Supreme Court News Roundup
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah law professor to make case for child-porn victims
On Wednesday, the University of Utah law professor will make that argument before what will be his most important audience yet: the U.S. Supreme Court. It is the first time a crime victim’s attorney has appeared before the court in a criminal case filed by the government; the outcome may result in a historic decision for crime victims’ rights.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Seattle Times
Child-porn victims want damages from those who view the images
A Seattle ...
Dutch National Rapporteur Speaking at Georgetown Law
Georgetown Law School DiscussionParoline v. United States: "Legal Challenges and Strategies for Combating Sexual Violence against Children”—A Discussion with the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against ChildrenWednesday, January 22, 20146:00 PMGeorgetown Law School Hotung Sports & Fitness Lobby
"Legal Challenges and Strategies for Combating Sexual Violence against Children” - A Discussion with the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Violence against Children
When? Wednesday, ...