“What federal crime is in question?”
The feds probably paid for the iPad that was used to make the recording... so misappropriation of federal resources?
Jesus the level of abject stupidity on this thread is astounding.
The creation of child pornography is a FEDERAL CRIME, PERIOD.
Distribution of child pornography is a FEDERAL CRIME, PERIOD.
This is why the FBI is involved in this, or any other case that involves child pornography.