there was a news story today about some sick pedophile guy, who takes pictures of kids and puts it on the web for other sick pedophile people to see.
he was even on a Morning talk show this morning . my question is why isn't that guy in jail? why is it taking the court system so long to get his guy off the streets?
2007-07-31 04:49:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
coragryph... the guy said he takes their pictures. he even said there's nothing wrong with having sex with a three year old.
2007-07-31 04:57:32 · update #1
what laws did he break?...missed the story
2007-07-31 04:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen the story you are referring to (posting links is helpful here) however unless the pictures violate a law, there is nothing the police can do. You did not say if they were nude pictures. You did not say where the pictures were taken. Just last night I read a chapter on the law as it applies to taking pictures in various places. Basically, you can take pictures of anyone that is viewable from a public place without their permission. Model releases are only needed if the pictures will be sold. You can not send a person to jail for saying he thinks it is OK to have sex with three year old kids no matter how sick that statement is.
2007-07-31 12:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the police and prosecutors would need to be able to prove that he is the one taking and posting those pictures -- and if the website is in a different state or country, that proof becomes much more complicated.
Law is not always a simple matter of doing what you think is best -- there are procedural requirements and burdens of proof that often complicate the process.
2007-07-31 11:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as anyone knows, they are pictures of clothed kids in non-sexual candid poses. Creepy as hell, but nothing illegal.
2007-07-31 11:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
it is a disgrace and contrary to the ACLU position that he is exercising his right to free speech, he IS a pedophile.
2007-07-31 11:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's probably out on bail till his trial happens.
2007-07-31 11:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋