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?SIMULATED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY?
Everyone abhors ?child pornography? as that term is generally understood. The public overwhelmingly supports the staggering prison sentences that are mandatory for those involved in it.
However, the legal definition of ?child pornography? broadly encompasses almost any visual depiction of a sexual nature of a model under18 years of age, not limited to the widely understood meaning of the term. Accordingly, one good reason to comply with § 2257 is to be sure the images on your site all are of individuals that were over 18 when photographed.
Even more ominous is a statute that will be reviewed this year by the Supreme Court. The law adds to the definition of ?child pornography? any depiction that ?appears to be? or ?leaves the impression? that it is child pornography. Accordingly, an erotic picture of a 25-year-old appearing to be 17 could be charged as child pornography. Thus, simulated child pornography is now the subject of the same harsh laws as if real.