First ‘Take It Down Act’ Sentencing Puts Man Behind Bars for 15 Years
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A man, James Strahler, was sentenced for violating the Take It Down Act after investigators found real and AI-generated abuse images on his devices. He received 15 years in prison. The sentencing establishes the first criminal penalty under the act and follows ongoing federal cases involving threats, cyberstalking, and posting of the material.