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		jalla 33 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FBI tries to unmask owner of archive.is If the feds want to take someone down, one of the dirty tricks is to use CSAM as a pretext for an investigation and subpoenas.

oscaracso 33 days ago [–]

Is this legal? I see what you are saying from a practical standpoint, but in terms of procedure, there are federal agents who are empowered to spread such material for these purposes? It seems crazy.

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