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"Sexting or Self-Produced Child Pornography?"

By Douglas A. Berman

The title of this post is part of the title of this new piece by Professor Mary Leary that is available via SSRN. The full title of the article is "Sexting or Self-Produced Child Pornography? The Dialogue Continues ? Structured Prosecutorial Discretion within a Multidisciplinary Response," and here is part of the piece's abstract: The issues of ?sexting? and ?self-produced child pornography? (SPCP) have captured the attention of the media, courts, and state legislatures.  A debate rages among advocates, policy makers, and reporters about how the law should address this activity.  More than sixteen states have considered special legislation to address the problem and litigation has ensued. Lost in the debate are many realities including the complexity of the problem...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on September 22, 2010 (boomark / email).