I'm not sure what exactly he did that was illegal. Isn't the age of consent in D.C. 16? I saw one the news reports that these pages were 16 & older.
Of course what he is accused of is terrible, but I don't understand what law he apparantly broke.
2006-10-02 12:35:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Age of consent in D.C. is 16, however, there are federal laws that kick that argument out the window.
This bill that Foley co-sponsored screws him:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h109-4472
This code also supercedes state laws:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00002251----000-.html
He can indeed be prosecuted. He will most likely plea out though... like all coward punks in government do...
2006-10-02 12:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by knoxymama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe he can be prosecuted for a number of reasons. In some of the email messages he intended on meeting a minor for sex, whether he did so or not, that is a crime to solicit a minor for sex. I wouldn’t doubt that he did meet a minor for sex, and if he did, it depends on each states age of consent as to how he is charged. I also believe that there are more laws that can be used against him, I must admit I am not a lawyer, and I am sure that they will have more to say about it in the coming days, but my feeling is that he will get prosecuted and charged with a crime. I certainly hope that he gets the full weight of the law!
2006-10-02 13:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Eli Corp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the 1st Law was talking to underage kids. Remember he did this sort of thing a few years back, before they even change the age limit. 2nd he is abusing his power and company rules about using the Internet for that sore of thing. 3rd since he is a politician he has buddies in higher position to protect him. 4th Look what he said about Clinton messing around and now this comes out.
2006-10-02 12:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by allnghtlov 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be possible to prosecute him for "contributing to the delinquency of a minor" but that is about it because of the ages of the pages. It also depends on the "gifts" that he gave them. If they were sexual in nature or contained alcohol/tobacco/drugs then definitely!
2006-10-02 12:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not so much a "law" but more like something unbecoming of a senator. yeah he's a perv and probably the only thing that'll happen to him is be ridiculed on SNL or the Tonight show. he'll be forgotten and th eother senators that haven't been caught yet will most likely continue doing what they are doing.
2006-10-02 12:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. He didn't have sex with anyone or tell them to. In Florida the AoC is 18 but 16-17-year-olds can still have sex with people up to 24.
2006-10-02 12:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is proven that he was in Florida when the e-mails were sent, he can be charged with a felony in Florida.
If he has done these things, he is a moral degenerate at best. We expect more from our Representatives.
2006-10-02 12:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by rikv77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could depending on the evidence and complete investigation,but no prosecution will happen,because that's politics at it's best.
2006-10-02 12:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by donangelo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not he didn't follow through on any of the things he talked about. Plus it did seem to me that at least one kid sounded like he was a willing participant and actually was into it.
2006-10-02 12:39:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the FBI is investigating that very question as we speak.
2006-10-02 12:42:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋