A 14-year-old New Jersey girl has been accused of child pornography after posting nearly 30 explicit nude pictures of herself on MySpace — charges that could force her to register as a sex offender if convicted.
The teen, whose name has not been released because of her age, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. She was released to her mother’s custody.
If convicted of the distribution charge, she would be forced to register with the state as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, said state Attorney General Anne Milgram. She also could face up to 17 years in jail, though such a stiff sentence is unlikely.
Okay sports fans, while I have a problem with child porn and think it is disgusting I have a problem with this story. The child could have to register as a sex offender for having pics of herself…….thinking……why is that porn? Could it possibly be that the girl likes her body? Something not many teens her age can say.
I am sorry, but I do not see this is a crime…now if she was charging a price to view her pics then maybe, but I guess that since it was on Myspace it is considered public. Was her space locked to all but friends? There has to be more to this story than published….so far I do not see a crime that would justify a possiblity of 17 years in the slammer. There is the possibility that she may need some sort of professional help….but she does not need to be locked up.
It is these cases where people should be taught about the concept of jury nullification. The laws was not meant to be used in this way and juries do have the right to say that the law or its interpretation is wrong. Naturally, of course, judges hate this right.
True….and judges are noted for their editorializing from the bench…I thought they were there to see that justice is done not to voice their opinion on what is right or wrong.