Bipartisan Bill Directs Sentencing Commission to Update Penalties for Child Sexual Abuse Material
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People convicted of child sexual abuse material offenses would face updated sentencing guidelines that more precisely calibrate punishment to the severity of their conduct. The bill requires the Sentencing Commission to consider factors like use of encryption, number of victims, participation in organized groups, and whether the offender engaged in hands-on abuse — potentially leading to significantly longer sentences for the most culpable offenders. However, the bill also aims to better differentiate among offenders, which could mean some lower-level offenders see more proportionate (potentially shorter) sentences.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE Act
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