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It definitely facilitates the commission of crimes, but doing that isn't a crime itself unless there is a clear conspiracy. It's just being irresponsible.
by dmatech 3y ago
It definitely facilitates the commission of crimes, but doing that isn't a crime itself unless there is a clear conspiracy. It's just being irresponsible.
- thrwaway1234567 3y agoAre you sure that the requirement for a clear conspiracy is present in the laws in all 50 states and federally? For instance, 18 U.S. Code § 1028 (a)(2) appears to criminalize transfer of identification documents as long as you know it was stolen or unlawfully obtained. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1028 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1028 The laws on credit card fraud require "unlawful or fraudulent intent" though. https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1644 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1644 Even discounting the above, you could imagine why a provider may not want to serve a website that engages in that sort of borderline illegal behavior.