United States v. Robert Owen Bailey

WISEMAN, District Judge.

In this appeal, Defendant Robert Owen Bailey appeals his conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) for using the internet to attempt to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce minors to engage in illegal sexual activity. For the reasons that follow, we AFFIRM the conviction.

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Defendant insists the charged offence requires the specific intent to commit illegal sexual acts rather than just the intent to persuade or solicit the minor victim to commit sexual acts. He complains that the trial court erroneously charged the jury the latter, rather than requiring a finding by the jury…