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      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] D.C. Code 22-3531: Voyeurism: distributing an image taken in violation",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] D.C. Code 22-3531(f)(2): a person who distributes or disseminates, or attempts to, by any means a photo, film or recording that the person knows or has reason to know was taken in violation of (b), (c) or (d) is guilty of a felony punishable by up to 5 years.",
      "body": "D.C. Code 22-3531(f)(2): a person who distributes or disseminates, or attempts to, by any means a photo, film or recording that the person knows or has reason to know was taken in violation of (b), (c) or (d) is guilty of a felony punishable by up to 5 years.\n\nWhat Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Code, code.dccouncil.gov) actually says:\n\n“A person who distributes or disseminates, or attempts to distribute or disseminate, directly or indirectly, by any means, a photograph, film, videotape, audiotape, compact disc, digital video disc, or any other image or series of images or sounds or series of sounds that the person knows or has reason to know were taken in violation of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3531",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Code, code.dccouncil.gov)",
      "evidence_quote": "A person who distributes or disseminates, or attempts to distribute or disseminate, directly or indirectly, by any means, a photograph, film, videotape, audiotape, compact disc, digital video disc, or any other image or series of images or sounds or series of sounds that the person knows or has reason to know were taken in violation of subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in § 22-3571.01 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "D.C. Code 22-3531",
      "topic": "Voyeurism: distributing an image taken in violation",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "DC",
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      "id": "learn_r6741_district_of_columbia_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_dc_anchorsite",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] District of Columbia: statutory code index",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The Code of the District of Columbia is published on the official D.C. Law Library site and is divided into eight divisions covering government organization, judiciary, estates, criminal law, local business, education, property, and general laws.",
      "body": "The Code of the District of Columbia is published on the official D.C. Law Library site and is divided into eight divisions covering government organization, judiciary, estates, criminal law, local business, education, property, and general laws.\n\nWhat Council of the District of Columbia actually says:\n\n“Division I. Government of District.\n\n-   [Title 1. Government Organization.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/1) §§ 1-101 – 1-1518.01\n-   [Title 2. Government Administration.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/2) §§ 2-101 – 2-1936\n-   [Title 3. District of Columbia Boards and Commissions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/3) §§ 3-101 – 3-1481\n-   [Title 4. Public Care Systems.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/4) §§ 4-105 – 4-2101\n-   [Title 5. Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/5) §§ 5-101.01 – 5-1501.16\n-   [Title 6. Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/6) §§ 6-101.01 – 6-1506\n-   [Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/7) §§ 7-101 – 7-3221\n-   [Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/8) §§ 8-101.05 – 8-2241.03\n-   [Title 9. Transportation Systems.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/9) §§ 9-101.01 – 9-1219.01\n-   [Title 10. Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/10) §§ 10-101 – 10-2003\n\nDivision II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.\n\n-   [Title 11. Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/11) §§ 11-101 – 11-2608\n-   [Title 12. Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/12) §§ 12-101 – 12-311\n-   [Title 13. Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/13) §§ 13-301 – 13-505\n-   [Title 14. Proof. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/14) §§ 14-101 – 14-702\n-   [Title 15. Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/15) §§ 15-101 – 15-914\n-   [Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/16) §§ 16-101 – 16-5628\n-   [Title 17. Review. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/17) §§ 17-301 – 17-307\n\nDivision III. Decedents’ Estates and Fiduciary Relations.\n\n-   [Title 18. Wills. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/18) §§ 18-101 – 18-1003\n-   [Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/19) §§ 19-101.01 – 19-2314\n-   [Title 20. Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/20) §§ 20-101 – 20-1305\n-   [Title 21. Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/21) §§ 21-101 – 21-2604.03\n\nDivision IV. Criminal law and procedure and prisoners.\n\n-   [Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/22) §§ 22-301 – 22-4517\n-   [Title 23. Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/23) §§ 23-101 – 23-1912\n-   [Title 24. Prisoners and Their Treatment.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/24) §§ 24-101 – 24-1401\n\nDivision V. Local Business Affairs.\n\n-   [Title 25. Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/25) §§ 25-101 – 25-1003\n-   [Title 26. Banks and Other Financial Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/26) §§ 26-101 – 26-1401.31\n-   [Title 27. Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/27) §§ 27-101 – 27-106\n-   [Title 27A. Private Contractors and Subcontractors.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/27A) §§ 27A-101 – 27A-202\n-   [Title 28. Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/28) §§ 28:1-101 – 28-5404\n-   [Title 28A. Other Consumer Protections.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/28A) §§ 28A-101 – 28A-221\n-   [Title 29. Business Organizations. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/29) §§ 29-101.01 – 29-1304.01\n-   [Title 29A. Corporations. [Repealed].](/us/dc/council/code/titles/29A)\n-   [Title 30. Hotels, Lodging Houses, and Short-term Rentals.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/30) §§ 30-101 – 30-301\n-   [Title 31. Insurance and Securities.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/31) §§ 31-101 – 31-5608.04\n-   [Title 32. Labor.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/32) §§ 32-101 – 32-1693.09\n-   [Title 33. Partnerships. [Repealed].](/us/dc/council/code/titles/33) §§ 33-112.03 – 33-211.05\n-   [Title 34. Public Utilities.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/34) §§ 34-101 – 34-2711\n-   [Title 35. Railroads and Other Carriers.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/35) §§ 35-101 – 35-333\n-   [Title 36. Trade Practices.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/36) §§ 36-101 – 36-681.01\n-   [Title 37. Weights, Measures, Markets, and Vending.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/37) §§ 37-101 – 37-205.02\n\nDivision VI. Education, Libraries, and Public Institutions.\n\n-   [Title 38. Educational Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/38) §§ 38-101 – 38-3401\n-   [Title 39. Libraries and Cultural Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/39) §§ 39-101 – 39-405\n\nDivision VII. Property.\n\n-   [Title 40. Liens.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/40) §§ 40-101 – 40-405\n-   [Title 41. Personal Property.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/41) §§ 41-151.01 – 41-315\n-   [Title 42. Real Property.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/42) §§ 42-111 – 42-4097\n\nDivision VIII. General Laws.\n\n-   [Title 43. Cemeteries and Crematories.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/43) §§ 43-101 – 43-131\n-   [Title 44. Charitable and Curative Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/44) §§ 44-101.01 – 44-1714\n-   [Title 45. Compilation and Construction of Code.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/45) §§ 45-102 – 45-606\n-   [Title 46. Domestic Relations.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/46) §§ 46-101 – 46-601\n-   [Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/47) §§ 47-101 – 47-5109\n-   [Title 48. Foods and Drugs.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/48) §§ 48-101 – 48-1213\n-   [Title 49. Military.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/49) §§ 49-101 – 49-1101.20\n-   [Title 50. Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/50) §§ 50-101 – 50-2708\n-   [Title 51. Social Security.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/51) §§ 51-101 – 51-178\n-   [Title 99. Reserved sections.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/99) §§ 42-2803.01(Perm) – 10-171.03(Perm)”\n\nNote: Anchor record.",
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      "evidence_quote": "Division I. Government of District.\n\n-   [Title 1. Government Organization.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/1) §§ 1-101 – 1-1518.01\n-   [Title 2. Government Administration.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/2) §§ 2-101 – 2-1936\n-   [Title 3. District of Columbia Boards and Commissions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/3) §§ 3-101 – 3-1481\n-   [Title 4. Public Care Systems.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/4) §§ 4-105 – 4-2101\n-   [Title 5. Police, Firefighters, Medical Examiner, and Forensic Sciences.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/5) §§ 5-101.01 – 5-1501.16\n-   [Title 6. Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/6) §§ 6-101.01 – 6-1506\n-   [Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/7) §§ 7-101 – 7-3221\n-   [Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/8) §§ 8-101.05 – 8-2241.03\n-   [Title 9. Transportation Systems.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/9) §§ 9-101.01 – 9-1219.01\n-   [Title 10. Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/10) §§ 10-101 – 10-2003\n\nDivision II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.\n\n-   [Title 11. Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/11) §§ 11-101 – 11-2608\n-   [Title 12. Right to Remedy. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/12) §§ 12-101 – 12-311\n-   [Title 13. Procedure Generally. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/13) §§ 13-301 – 13-505\n-   [Title 14. Proof. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/14) §§ 14-101 – 14-702\n-   [Title 15. Judgments and Executions; Fees and Costs. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/15) §§ 15-101 – 15-914\n-   [Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/16) §§ 16-101 – 16-5628\n-   [Title 17. Review. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/17) §§ 17-301 – 17-307\n\nDivision III. Decedents’ Estates and Fiduciary Relations.\n\n-   [Title 18. Wills. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/18) §§ 18-101 – 18-1003\n-   [Title 19. Descent, Distribution, and Trusts. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/19) §§ 19-101.01 – 19-2314\n-   [Title 20. Probate and Administration of Decedents’ Estates. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/20) §§ 20-101 – 20-1305\n-   [Title 21. Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/21) §§ 21-101 – 21-2604.03\n\nDivision IV. Criminal law and procedure and prisoners.\n\n-   [Title 22. Criminal Offenses and Penalties.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/22) §§ 22-301 – 22-4517\n-   [Title 23. Criminal Procedure. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/23) §§ 23-101 – 23-1912\n-   [Title 24. Prisoners and Their Treatment.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/24) §§ 24-101 – 24-1401\n\nDivision V. Local Business Affairs.\n\n-   [Title 25. Alcoholic Beverages. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/25) §§ 25-101 – 25-1003\n-   [Title 26. Banks and Other Financial Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/26) §§ 26-101 – 26-1401.31\n-   [Title 27. Merchant’s Civil Recovery for Criminal Conduct.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/27) §§ 27-101 – 27-106\n-   [Title 27A. Private Contractors and Subcontractors.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/27A) §§ 27A-101 – 27A-202\n-   [Title 28. Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/28) §§ 28:1-101 – 28-5404\n-   [Title 28A. Other Consumer Protections.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/28A) §§ 28A-101 – 28A-221\n-   [Title 29. Business Organizations. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/29) §§ 29-101.01 – 29-1304.01\n-   [Title 29A. Corporations. [Repealed].](/us/dc/council/code/titles/29A)\n-   [Title 30. 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Libraries and Cultural Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/39) §§ 39-101 – 39-405\n\nDivision VII. Property.\n\n-   [Title 40. Liens.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/40) §§ 40-101 – 40-405\n-   [Title 41. Personal Property.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/41) §§ 41-151.01 – 41-315\n-   [Title 42. Real Property.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/42) §§ 42-111 – 42-4097\n\nDivision VIII. General Laws.\n\n-   [Title 43. Cemeteries and Crematories.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/43) §§ 43-101 – 43-131\n-   [Title 44. Charitable and Curative Institutions.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/44) §§ 44-101.01 – 44-1714\n-   [Title 45. Compilation and Construction of Code.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/45) §§ 45-102 – 45-606\n-   [Title 46. Domestic Relations.](/us/dc/council/code/titles/46) §§ 46-101 – 46-601\n-   [Title 47. Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]](/us/dc/council/code/titles/47) §§ 47-101 – 47-5109\n-   [Title 48. 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      "id": "learn_r6741_district_of_columbia_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_dc_nonconsensual_pornography",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] District of Columbia: non-consensual intimate image distribution",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Under D.C. Code § 22-3052, knowingly disclosing sexual images of another person without consent with intent to harm or for financial gain is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and up to 180 days imprisonment.",
      "body": "Under D.C. Code § 22-3052, knowingly disclosing sexual images of another person without consent with intent to harm or for financial gain is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and up to 180 days imprisonment.\n\nWhat Council of the District of Columbia actually says:\n\n“(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly disclose one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person when:\n\n(1) The person depicted did not consent to the disclosure of the sexual image;\n\n(2) The person disclosing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person depicted did not consent to the disclosure; and\n\n(3) The person disclosed the sexual image with the intent to harm the person depicted or to receive financial gain.\n\n(b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01](/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3571.01 \"§ 22–3057.01. Fines for criminal offenses.\"), imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.”\n\nNote: Covers disclosure. See § 22-3053 for publication.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3052",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
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      "evidence_quote": "(a) It shall be unlawful in the District of Columbia for a person to knowingly disclose one or more sexual images of another identified or identifiable person when:\n\n(1) The person depicted did not consent to the disclosure of the sexual image;\n\n(2) The person disclosing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person depicted did not consent to the disclosure; and\n\n(3) The person disclosed the sexual image with the intent to harm the person depicted or to receive financial gain.\n\n(b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01](/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3571.01 \"§ 22–3057.01. Fines for criminal offenses.\"), imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.",
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      "id": "learn_r6741_district_of_columbia_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_dc_stalking_criminal",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] District of Columbia: stalking statute",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Under D.C. Code § 22-3133, stalking is unlawful when a person purposefully engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual with intent to cause fear for safety, alarm, or emotional distress, or when the person knows or should have known such conduct would cause a reasonable person these harms.",
      "body": "Under D.C. Code § 22-3133, stalking is unlawful when a person purposefully engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual with intent to cause fear for safety, alarm, or emotional distress, or when the person knows or should have known such conduct would cause a reasonable person these harms.\n\nWhat Council of the District of Columbia actually says:\n\n“(a) It is unlawful for a person to purposefully engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual:\n\n(1) With the intent to cause that individual to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress;\n\n(2) That the person knows would cause that individual reasonably to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress; or\n\n(3) That the person should have known would cause a reasonable person in the individual’s circumstances to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress.”\n\nNote: Criminal stalking statute.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-3133",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Council of the District of Columbia",
      "evidence_quote": "(a) It is unlawful for a person to purposefully engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific individual:\n\n(1) With the intent to cause that individual to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress;\n\n(2) That the person knows would cause that individual reasonably to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress; or\n\n(3) That the person should have known would cause a reasonable person in the individual’s circumstances to:\n\n(A) Fear for his or her safety or the safety of another person;\n\n(B) Feel seriously alarmed, disturbed, or frightened; or\n\n(C) Suffer emotional distress.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6741-district-of-columbia-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators",
      "subject": "District of Columbia",
      "topic": "stalking statute",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us-dc"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement",
          "safety.harm"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "failed",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "hollow_body",
          "strong_label_on_weak_content"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6741_district_of_columbia_privacy_and_image_law_for_creators_dc_anti_stalking_order",
      "category": "Safety",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] District of Columbia: anti-stalking orders",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Under D.C. Code § 16-1062, a person 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an anti-stalking order against another person who has allegedly stalked the petitioner, provided at least one occasion of the conduct occurred within 90 days of the petition.",
      "body": "Under D.C. Code § 16-1062, a person 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an anti-stalking order against another person who has allegedly stalked the petitioner, provided at least one occasion of the conduct occurred within 90 days of the petition.\n\nWhat Council of the District of Columbia actually says:\n\n“(a) A person 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an anti-stalking order against another person who has allegedly stalked the petitioner, with at least one occasion of the course of conduct occurring within the 90 days prior to the date of petitioning.”\n\nNote: Civil anti-stalking order petition requirement.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-1062",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Council of the District of Columbia",
      "evidence_quote": "(a) A person 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an anti-stalking order against another person who has allegedly stalked the petitioner, with at least one occasion of the course of conduct occurring within the 90 days prior to the date of petitioning.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6741-district-of-columbia-privacy-and-image-law-for-creators",
      "subject": "District of Columbia",
      "topic": "anti-stalking orders",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us-dc"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement",
          "safety.harm"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    }
  ]
}