United States v. Chow

OPINION AND ORDER

KENNETH M. KARAS, District Judge:

This matter is before the Court on the Government’s request for restitution, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 2259, on behalf of “Amy” and “Vicky,” who are two of the children depicted in child pornography found in Defendant Jason Chow’s (“Defendant”) computer and files. 1 For the reasons that follow, the request for restitution is denied.

I. Background

Defendant was originally indicted on February 24, 2009, for attempting to receive child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(2)(B) and (b)(1). (Gov’t Sentencing Ltr. to the Ct. dated June…