Folks, I just got a call from two Federal Public Defenders whose client is charged with possession of child pornography stored in the /tmp directory of a Unix system, in a zip'd file. (These lawyers seem to be reasonably cyber-savvy, and told me they're following what I've been writing about cyber-liberties.) There's evidence saying that other people were using the account at that time, and the attorneys have the relevant wtmp/utmp files. There's also no evidence saying an actual child was exploited -- given the nature of the images, they may have been morphed. I don't think the defendant is accused of *making* them; he's only accused of *possessing* them. The case goes to jury trial soon in a Federal District Court. If anyone is interested in testifying as an expert witness in this case about Unix tech foo (and is qualified to do so), please let me know and I'll pass along your info. I believe at least your expenses would be paid. Here's an opportunity to ensure justice is done and not just rant in cyberspace... :) -Declan (Note I have no idea if the guy is indeed guilty of possessing JPGs the government has banned. What I do know is that any defendant deserves a fair trial and the government must prove that he's guilty of the crimes for which he's charged. And if anyone does molest a child, I say lock 'em up for a good long time.)