State v. Ritter

¶1 James D. Ritter appeals his bench-trial convictions and exceptional sentence for six counts of first degree sexual misconduct, one count of communication with a minor for an immoral purpose, and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. His convictions stem from his contacts with two teenage girls while he was their youth pastor and teacher. Mr. Ritter contends (1) he was prejudiced by the late filing of findings of fact and conclusions of law, (2) the evidence is insuifi*107cient to support his sexual exploitation of a minor conviction because his “webcam” viewing of the victim did not…