In a case that drew national attention, Christopher Handley has been sentenced to six months in prison for his conviction on obscenity charges for his possession of sexual explicit Japanese Manga containing illustrations depicting children.
What makes this case stand out is that the pornography was not photographic, but comic book-like imagery not involving the actual use of any children. This is yet another case that illustrates that his prosecution has nothing to do with protecting children, but is instead simply punishment for his interest in the material. In other words, Handley was convicted of a thought crime.
On the bright side, Handley will not have to register as a sex offender, so I guess we should thank the court for their compassionate restraint in not totally destroying his life.