United States v. Messano

MEMORANDUM **

Sean Messano appeals his jury conviction for using the Internet to attempt to induce a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) (2000). The minor was actually an FBI special agent posing as a 13-year-old girl named Ashley. Messano developed a relationship with her over a course of months, communicating on the Internet and discussing sexually explicit activity. They agreed to meet for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity, and the FBI arrested Messano at the meeting place. When interviewed by FBI agents after his arrest, Messano said…