Court Examines Law to Curb Child Porn on Internet *
Oct 30th, 2007 · The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments on a federal law barring child pornography. Challengers say the law is too broad and could interfere with protected speech.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Child Porn Case
Oct 30th, 2007 · The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about a 2003 federal law making Internet child pornography illegal. Dahlia Lithwick, with the online magazine Slate, talks about the case and whether the law is so broad that it infringes on free speech.
Supreme Court Considers 'Valdez' Fine *
Oct 30th, 2007 · The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Exxon-Mobil's appeal of the $2.5 billion judgment for the Valdez oil spill. The court is also hearing arguments this week on a child pornography case that hinges on First Amendment rights.
Seizures Hurt Memory, Ex-'Times' Reporter Says ****
Oct 19th, 2007 · Former New York Times reporter Kurt Eichenwald won acclaim with a series about online child pornography. But questions arose about Eichenwald's own actions, and his "faulty memory" defense. Now Eichenwald reveals to NPR that his epileptic seizures cause severe memory disruptions.
No Trial Date for R. Kelly -- Five Years After Charges *
Jul 10th, 2007 · It's been five years since singer R. Kelly was charged with child pornography for allegedly videotaping sex acts with an underage teen. The performer was just in court for another status hearing, but no trial date has been set.
Accused Teacher Denies Surfing for Porn on School Computer ****
Mar 1st, 2007 · Pornography that appeared on a classroom computer could land a teacher in jail for up to 40 years. Julie Amero says she wasn't surfing for porn during her seventh-grade class. Her lawyer claims the images popped up because of spyware on the school's unprotected network.
U.S. Asks Internet Providers for Help in Prosecutions
Jun 2nd, 2006 · U.S. officials meet with Internet-access companies for more discussions about the records of Internet users. The government wants the companies to keep records of customers' Internet activities for two years, in case they are needed for pornography or terrorism cases. NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the clash between desires for privacy and for prosecutions.
Judge to Force Google to Surrender Web Data *
Mar 15th, 2006 · A federal judge says he intends to force Google to turn over Web search data to the Department of Justice. In January, the department subpoenaed information contained in Google's database, claiming it would help prove the need for tougher laws against online pornography.
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