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of the people of the United States, the duty of a federal prosecutor is not simply to seek conviction as at any cost, but, rather, to seek justice. Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 88 (1935). ("The United States Attorney is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sov

nt can be found guilty of that offense only if...the defendant believed that such individual was less than (18) years of age..."); United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283, 1286 (I I1° Cir. 2004) (§ 2422(b) requires that the defendant knowingly target a minor). Importantly, then, all the elements must be

der to sustain a conviction. In particular, § 2422(b) requires that the defendant specifically intended to target a minor. ke,ligh, United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[T]o prove an attempt the government must first prove that [defendant], using the Internet, acted with a specific

of the people of the United States, the duty of a federal prosecutor is not simply to seek conviction as at any cost, but, rather, to seek justice. Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 88 (1935). ("The United States Attorney is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sov

rder to sustain a conviction. In particular, § 2422(b) requires that the defendant specifically intended to target a minor. age, a, United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[T]o prove an attempt the government must first prove that [defendant], using the intemet, acted with a specific

"13 yr-old" for sex and arrested when he showed up. Conviction affirmed. 2422(b); 2423(b) Not Consummated Showed up for meeting Stine U.S. I Berger, 119 Fed. Appx. 658 (5th Cir. 2005) Unpublished No Information No information available. Indictment not accessible. Pled guilty to 2422(b); a

hancement of his sentence for crime of violence. Affirmed. 52 EFTA00224186 COURT CASES FACILITY .“. FAMPIOCOMMUNICAi'ION CHARGE a U.S. v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283 (11th Cir. 2004) Internet Internet chat rooms "family love" & "Rent F Vry Yng"; communicated with same agent who pretended to be

"13 yr-old" for sex and arrested when he showed up. Conviction affirmed. 2422(b); 2423(b) Not Consummated Showed up for meeting Sting U.S. v. Berger, 119 Fed. Appx. 658 (.511% Cir. 2005) Unpublished No Information No information. Pled guilty to 2422(b); appealed plea and sentence. Appeal d

e for crime of violence. Affirmed. 50 EFTA01729534 COURT ":"CASES.• . . arAICILItii. , ; FACTSIOCOMbisliCMOION ••• PITA:RQE:- ' . U.S. v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283 (11th Cir. 2004) Internet Internet chat rooms "family hive" & "Rent F Vry Yng"; communicated with same agent who pretended to be

Page 181 1 Ms. Maxwell as not being as good? 2 A. Yes. 3 Q. When -- you were -- you had an opportunity 4 over lunch, Mr. Berger gave you a copy of a statement 5 that you gave to the State Attorney's Office on 6 November 21, 2005, we've marked as Exhibit, I think, 7 Exhib

18 November 21st of 2005? 19 A. Uh-huh. 20 Q. Is that correct? 21 A. That's correct. 22 Q. And at that time you were there with 23 Mr. Murrell, who was your attorney. And you gave a 24 statement and I think as well your wife spoke with the 25 State Attorney's Office? (561) 832-7500 PRO

Page 181 1 Ms. Maxwell as not being as good? 2 A. Yes. 3 Q. When -- you were -- you had an opportunity 4 over lunch, Mr. Berger gave you a copy of a statement 5 that you gave to the State Attorney's Office on 6 November 21, 2005, we've marked as Exhibit, I think, 7 Exhib

18 November 21st of 2005? 19 A. Uh-huh. 20 Q. Is that correct? 21 A. That's correct. 22 Q. And at that time you were there with 23 Mr Murrell, who was your attorney. And you gave a 24 statement and I think as well your wife spoke with the 25 State Attorney's Office? PROSE COURT REPORTI

on affirmed. 2422(b); 2423(b) Not Consummated Showed up for meeting 51h Cir. U.S. I Cherian, 58 Fed. Appx. 596 (5'h Cir. 2003) Sting U.S. I Berger, 119 Fed. Appx. 658 (51h Cir. 2005) Unpublished No Information No information available. Indictment not accessible. Pled guilty to 2422(6); app

for meeting Affirmed. 54 EFTA00226342 COURT • , ivrArteos, f • tr.. .FACILITY . ... .. FACTS/COTIMUNICAtION; ..., CHARd -I. U.S. I Murrell, 368 F.3d 1283 (11th Cir. 2004) Internet Internet chat rooms "family love" & "Rent F Vry Yng"; communicated with same agent who pretended to be

ce, a conviction under the statute only requires a finding that the defendant had an intent to persuade or to attempt to persuade.’ United States v. Murrell 368 F.3d 1283, 1287 (11th Cir. 2004) (citing United States v. Bailey, 228 F.3d 637, 638-39 (6th Cir.2000)). Thus, the targeted criminal conduct must

e statute makes clear, the essence of this crime is the communication itself—not the resulting act. The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, in Murrell, underscores the point: The defendant in Bailey contended that attempt under § 2422(b) ‘requires the specific intent to commit illegal sexual acts r

e of the people of the United States, the duty of a federal prosecutor is not simply to seek conviction as at any cost, but, rather, to seek justice. Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 88 (1935). (“The United States Attorney is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sove

of the people of the United States, the duty of a federal prosecutor is not simply to seek conviction as at any cost, but, rather, to seek justice. Berger v. United States, 295 U.S. 78, 88 (1935). ("The United States Attorney is the representative not of an ordinary party to a controversy, but of a sov

rder to sustain a conviction. In particular, § 2422(b) requires that the defendant specifically intended to target a minor. age, a, United States v. Murrell, 368 F.3d 1286 (11th Cir. 2004) ("[T]o prove an attempt the government must first prove that [defendant], using the intemet, acted with a specific