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Unsolicited Obscene Material Sent to a Child

It is an unfortunate reality of the Internet that children will encounter obscene material online. Many times this material is attached as an image or hyperlink sent to a child in an unsolicited E-mail or "spam."

Federal Obscenity Statute

18 U.S.C. 1470 - TRANSFER OF OBSCENE MATERIAL TO MINORS

It is a violation of criminal law for any person to knowingly or attempt to send or transfer obscene material to another individual who has not attained the age of 16 years.

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