Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Federal anti pornography statute
The movie ''The Reader'' depicts sexual relations between a 15 year old boy and a 30 year old woman. Isn't that a violation of of the federal statute.
Asked on 3/05/09, 9:30 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Federal anti pornography statute
No. The actor who played the boy was over 18 when they filmed those scenes. That he was pretending to be 15 does not matter, since only actual footage of minors is forbidden. (The statute does not say this, but the courts have made it clear that simulated depictions of sex involving minors are not covered.)
Answered on 3/05/09, 9:59 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: Federal anti pornography statute
Sure, if it was actually a minor, but when have Hollywood liberals ever cared about morals or the law?
Answered on 3/06/09, 1:48 pm
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