Under US federal and Virginia state law, are written words (no photo, video, image) considered child pornography?

I took a quick look at the child pornography laws in Virginia and found the definition does not include the written word: § 18.2-374.1....

I want to press charges on someone that is harrasing me verbly on the internet.

Besides the good advice to contact the police you already received, I would suggest you complain to the web sites where the harassing is happening...

You probably have a number of different options open to you to halt these activities. There could be liability to the posters for cyber-bullying,...

My daughter ( a minor) sent inappropriate pictures to someone (a minor) in Sweden. He posted them online without permission.

In my experience, porn sites know they are targets and try to limit their liability. I would think the web sites posting pictures of minors...

If a minor child (12) skypes with another minor child and exposes himself would that be considered illegal and prosecutable?

I often say as cocktail chatter that there is no gravity on the Internet, what goes up does not come down. These pictures could end up on the web...

Online Privacy Policies... EU/Safe Harbor... TRUSTe... Verisign... SSL Certificate... OH MY!

Are You Planning on Opening a New E-Commerce Website? There is much you need to know as you begin your new business. I suggest you do not...

What laws (links!) apply regarding internet communications of a sexual nature when one party is under 18?

You should change your TOS to allow only those over the age of 18 to be members of your group. With enough emphasis on this requirement you can...

Can I sue someone who filmed me and published on youtube while I was taking a nap in my own office after 6 pm?

I understand you are upset with your fellow working. However, I suggest that a lawsuit is not the best way to handle the situation. Law suits are...

Posting fake reviews are usually prohibited in a site's TOS - so if you know a review is fake, you can complain to the site. Other than that, a...

What's the best way to comply with COPPA if you're asking users for their birthday within the signup process?

If your Privacy Policy and TOS are properly written, you can avoid liability for a COPPA violation. Speak to an internet attorney about this...