The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the restitution that victims of child pornography can receive under federal law from individuals who acquire and view images of the child.

Ruling in Paroline v. United States, Justice Anthony Kennedy said one user’s role in causing the pornography was “very minor” compared to the acts of the producers and distributors of the pornography. As a result, a $3.4 million award in the case before the court was vacated. Kennedy said trial judges should have the discretion to fashion the proper remedy.

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