The measure would rewrite a section of the Violence Against Women Act and make it easier for victims of child pornography to be granted “full restitution” from felons who have made, distributed or viewed images of their sexual abuse online.
In Response to Recent Supreme Court Decision, Senators Hatch and Schumer to Introduce Bill to Strengthen the Law for Child Pornography Victims
“Victims of child pornography suffer a unique kind of harm and deserve a unique restitution process, and the Amy and Vicky Act is that solution,” Hatch said. “In the Paroline decision, the Supreme Court made it clear that the ball…
Bill would address Supreme Court ruling on porn victims
James Marsh, a longtime advocate for restitution for child-pornography victims, said the 5-4 April Paroline ruling forces “victims to forever chase defendants and recover next to nothing.” The new bill, however, “creates a practical process” that ensures timely restitution for…
Congress needs to act to allow victims of child sex abuse to recover restitution
The Supreme Court did not dispute her suffering nor her right to receive restitution from viewers who take pleasure in her abuse and create the sordid market demand for child pornography. But the court set aside the $3.4 million awarded…
Former U-Va. student seeks to block new U.S. law on campuses handling of sexual assaults
A former University of Virginia student hopes to prevent a new federal law on campus sexual assault from taking effect Friday, claiming it would undermine the investigation into her allegations that a classmate raped her more than two years ago….
Congress needs to act to allow victims of child sex abuse to recover restitution
The justices are right in thinking that Congress should revisit the issue. Legislation set to be introduced Wednesday by Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) seems to be a step in the right direction, with its…