New "Sexting" Law Takes Effect Today in Connecticut

In most states, the sending of sexual images of a minor-even if it’s one minor to another-is considered possession of child pornography, which is a felony.  As in the case of Philip Alpert, this strict guideline has resulted in minors being charged and labeled as sex offenders.


The State of Connecticut is now offering law enforcement another option by creating a new Class A misdemeanor which would keep consenting minors from being convicted of a felony and being forced to add their name to the state’s sex offender registry.