>> but it wasn't just downloading child pornography that got shipps into trouble. he's also accused of distributing, something he blames on not understanding how file sharing works. >> once you have it on your computer, then somebody can come along and download it from your computer. >> if shipps is convicted, he could face up to ten years or more in prison. >> i didn't take any of these pictures or anything like that. i didn't assault anybody. if i had a camera and i was going around taking pictures of children or molesting children or something like that, then absolutely. but i didn't do that. >> while shipps' case works its way through the courts, he will remain in protective custody. >> there's very limited activity. i'd rather be out there. i watch the traffic and just imagine if it's somebody i know or if it's friends or family