US v. FLYER

United States v. Flyer, an appeal regarding convictions on charges related to child pornography. The core issue revolves around whether the defendant "possessed" child pornography found in unallocated space on his computer's hard drive. The court analyzes the evidence, focusing on whether Flyer had knowledge and control over the images, even if they were not actively stored in a user-accessible area. The document examines the methods by which the images were allegedly downloaded and stored via peer-to-peer file-sharing software like LineWire. Ultimately, the appellate court affirms in part and reverses in part the district court’s rulings. The document reflects a debate over the definition of "possession" in the context of digital media and child pornography laws.