Librarians could be criminally charged over 'obscene' books in West Virginia bill

(NEW YORK) — The West Virginia legislature is considering a bill that would remove protections for librarians in case minors come across books that contain what the state considers “obscene” material at their facilities. The bill passed the House of Delegates on Feb. 16 and has now been introduced in the Senate. The bill would remove any exemptions from criminal liability for public libraries or museums that display or distribute “obscene matter to a minor.” A librarian or museum who violates these restrictions could be charged with a felony, fined...