United States v. Isabella

MATHESON, Circuit Judge.

Rande Isabella was convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 2422 (b) of persuading and attempting to persuade S.F., a 14-year-old girl, to "engage ... in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with *824 a criminal offense" (Count 1) and under 18 U.S.C. § 2251 (a) and (e) of attempting to persuade S.F. to produce child pornography (Count 2). On appeal, Mr. Isabella argues (1) the evidence was insufficient to sustain his convictions; (2) the district court made six improper evidentiary rulings; and (3) his convictions and sentences under §§ 2422(b) and 2251(a) and (e)…