SCOTUS Overturns Ant-Animal Cruelty Law

[Ghoulish Delight]

Because the act is illegal. Nothing in this ruling says, "Because you filmed it you can't be charged with the crime you committed." It says, "You can't also be charged with the crime of filming it."

Scenario 1: I shoot a dog in the head while in the United States, filming it. I sell the the film to someone in another state.
Before ruling: I am charged with animal cruelty for shooting the dog in the head. I am charged with a 2nd crime, knowingly creating, selling, or possessing a depiction of animal cruelty for commercial gain in interstate commerce
After ruling: I am charged with the crime of animal cruelty for shooting the dog in the head.

Scenario 2: I travel to Spain and film a documentary about bullfighting. I return to the US and distribute the film for sale.
Before ruling: I can be charged with the crime of knowingly creating, selling, or possessing a depiction of animal cruelty for commercial gain in interstate commerce.
After ruling: I cannot be charged with a crime.

Seems simple to me.