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Columbus Man Guilty of Cybercrimes; First Take It Down Conviction

4/9/2026

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A Columbus, Ohio man pled guilty to cybercrimes involving real and AI-generated sexual images, the first Take It Down Act conviction.
First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the conviction, and the law's 48-hour removal rule underscores victims' protection.
The Wisconsin city approved a referendum for voter approval of large data center projects with tax benefits.
The FBI reported Iran-linked hackers disrupted U.S. oil, gas, and water infrastructure.

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A Columbus, Ohio man pled guilty to cybercrimes involving real and AI-generated sexual images, the first Take It Down Act conviction.
First Lady Melania Trump celebrated the conviction, and the law's 48-hour removal rule underscores victims' protection.
The Wisconsin city approved a referendum for voter approval of large data center projects with tax benefits.
The FBI reported Iran-linked hackers disrupted U.S. oil, gas, and water infrastructure.