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Sexting scandal in Cañon City could lead to child porn charges
"Sexting scandal in Cañon City could lead to child porn charges
Hundreds of students at Cañon City High School who gave little thought to taking and sharing nude pictures of themselves or classmates could now face criminal charges of child pornography.
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LeDoux warned that consent doesn't exist when taking or exchanging nude photographs of students under age 18.
"It doesn't matter if it was consensual. There is no distinction according to Colorado state statutes," he said. "The district attorney's office will make distinctions as we see fit.""
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This incident clearly shows the need for lawmakers to update legal statutes governing the sexual behaviours of minors.
"What Is the Age of Consent in Colorado?
In Colorado, the age of consent for sexual activity is 17 years old. Like many other states, where a minor is concerned, the age difference between the two parties becomes a big focus.
Are There Any Exceptions?
Close-in-age: In Colorado, a person who is under 15 can legally consent to have sex with someone who is no more than 4 years older.
Additionally, a person under 17 can legally consent to sex with a person who is no more than 10 years older. This is quite a liberal age difference, particularly when compared to other states. Under this law, an individual who is 24 could legally have sex with a 15 year old, provided it is consensual."
Colorado Age of Consent Lawyers | LegalMatch Law Library
The sexual aoc should be used as a baseline for related sexual behaviours. The problem is that photographs or videos of what's legal sexual activity is always illegal once recorded. This is because the material is never limited to the participants. It's going to end up online where others will see it and that raises the problem of child pornography. I don't know what the answer is to that problem. Perhaps we should exclude from prosecution the participants of such material, but retain the prosecutorial capability for any 3rd parties in possession of the material. We shouldn't be ruining children's lives having legal sexual relationships just because they took a picture or recorded the sex.
"Sexting scandal in Cañon City could lead to child porn charges
Hundreds of students at Cañon City High School who gave little thought to taking and sharing nude pictures of themselves or classmates could now face criminal charges of child pornography.
...
LeDoux warned that consent doesn't exist when taking or exchanging nude photographs of students under age 18.
"It doesn't matter if it was consensual. There is no distinction according to Colorado state statutes," he said. "The district attorney's office will make distinctions as we see fit.""
lots more at link
This incident clearly shows the need for lawmakers to update legal statutes governing the sexual behaviours of minors.
"What Is the Age of Consent in Colorado?
In Colorado, the age of consent for sexual activity is 17 years old. Like many other states, where a minor is concerned, the age difference between the two parties becomes a big focus.
Are There Any Exceptions?
Close-in-age: In Colorado, a person who is under 15 can legally consent to have sex with someone who is no more than 4 years older.
Additionally, a person under 17 can legally consent to sex with a person who is no more than 10 years older. This is quite a liberal age difference, particularly when compared to other states. Under this law, an individual who is 24 could legally have sex with a 15 year old, provided it is consensual."
Colorado Age of Consent Lawyers | LegalMatch Law Library
The sexual aoc should be used as a baseline for related sexual behaviours. The problem is that photographs or videos of what's legal sexual activity is always illegal once recorded. This is because the material is never limited to the participants. It's going to end up online where others will see it and that raises the problem of child pornography. I don't know what the answer is to that problem. Perhaps we should exclude from prosecution the participants of such material, but retain the prosecutorial capability for any 3rd parties in possession of the material. We shouldn't be ruining children's lives having legal sexual relationships just because they took a picture or recorded the sex.