Tag: child pornography
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Canada’s Supreme Court Challenges Mandatory-Minimum Sentences in Child-Pornography Case
Overview: A Divisive ruling with far-reaching implications The Supreme Court of Canada delivered a landmark decision on Oct. 31 that questions the traditional use of mandatory-minimum sentences in child-pornography cases. In a narrow 5-4 vote, the justices challenged the automatic imposition of stiff prison terms for certain offenses, arguing that mandatory minimums may not always…
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Canada’s Supreme Court Stirs debate by ruling against mandatory minimums in child-porn case
Overview of the ruling The Supreme Court of Canada issued a controversial 5-4 decision on October 31 that struck down mandatory minimum jail sentences for certain child-pornography offenses. The ruling challenges the long-standing practice of imposing fixed minimum terms in response to serious sexual crimes against children, arguing that such mandates may not always align…
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Judge Rules Nirvana Nevermind Cover Is Not Child Pornography
California Judge Finds Nirvana’s Nevermind Cover Not Child Pornography A California federal judge has ruled that Nirvana’s iconic Nevermind album cover does not constitute child pornography. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin wrote in his decision that the image, showing a naked infant in a pool, does not meet the legal threshold for explicit sexual material,…
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Nirvana Nevermind Album Cover Lawsuit: Court Rules It Is Not Child Pornography
Background of the Nirvana Nevermind album cover case The California courtroom drama surrounding Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover has reached a pivotal moment. A federal judge ruled that the iconic image, featuring a naked infant in a swimming pool, does not constitute child pornography under applicable law. The decision, reported by outlets including the New York…