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ng that the deletion of the word "knowingly" from § 2251 reflected an intent to eliminate knowledge age as an element of the crime); United States Griffith. 284 F.3d 338, 349 (2d Cir.2002) (rejecting defendants' argument that the district court's charge to the jury omitting scienter of age under § 2251

t 756. In Hicks, we extended that reasoning to § 2423(b)'s prohibition of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. 457 F.3d at 841. Helder and Hicks control here, and apply with equal force to the third statute under which Spurlock was convicted: attempt to know- ingly transfer obscen

tual minor must be involved, the govern- ment proved no violation of federal law. This argument is foreclosed by our deci- sions in United States v. Helder, 452 F.3d 751 (8th Cir.2006), and United States v. Hicks, 457 FM 838 (8th Cir2006). In Heftier, we concluded that an actual minor victim is not r

not accessible; no media information. Pre-trial motions. Charged with using telephone wires, Internet and U.S. mail. Overruled by United States' Griffith, 284 F.3d 338, 351 (2d Cir. 2002). 2422(6); 2423 No Information 80 EFTA00224214 COURT CASES FACILITY FAC'T'S/COMMUNICATION CHARGE lial

d no violation of 2422(b) & 2423 because no actual minor; court agrees and defendant's motion to dismiss is granted based on Showed up at meeting Helder. U.S. I Helder, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS Internet No information available. Court held that 2422(b) requires actual 2422(b) Sting 38874 (W.D. Mo

use of telephone, Internet and mail Pre-trial motions. Charged With using telephone wires , Internet and U.S. mail. Overruled by United States v. Griffith, 284 F.3d 338, 351 (2d Cir. 2002). 2422(b); 2423 No Information U.S. v. Rivera, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65971 (D. Conn. 2006) No Information

ct. Defendant claimed no violation of 2422(b) & 2423 because no actual minor; court agrees and defendant's motion to dismiss is granted based on Helder. 2422(b); 2423(b) Not Consummated • • Showed up at meeting Sting 64 EFTA01729548 egIllit 1 CASES, --- Fs ILI - -- ' enc: , , • . -CR

d use of telephone, intemet and mail he-trial motions. Charged with using telephone wires , Internet and U.S. mail. Overruled by United States v. Griffith, 284 F.3d 338, 351 (2d Cir. 2002). 2422(b); 2423 No Information U.S. v. Rivera. 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65971 (D. Conn. 2006) No Information

ct. Defendant claimed no violation of 2422(b) & 2423 because no actual minor; court agrees and defendant's motion to dismiss is granted based on Helder. 2422(b); 2423(b) Not Consummated Showed up at meeting Sting 64 EFTA00079477 COURT CASES , FAC:ILITY FACTS/COMMUNICATION CHARGE U.S. v.

not accessible; no media information. Pre-trial motions. Charged with using telephone wires, Internet and U.S. mail. Overruled by United States ! Griffith. 284 F.3d 338, 351 (2d Cir. 2002). 2422(b); 2423 No Information 80 EFTA00226316 COURT CASES FACILITY :.FACTS/COMMUNICATION CHARGE E.D. Wi

no violation of 2422(b) & 2423 because no actual minor, court agrees and defendant's motion to dismiss is granted based on Showed up at meeting Helder. U.S. I Helder. Internet No information available. 2422(b) 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS Sting Court held that 2422(b) requires actual 38874 (W.D. Mo

kErAidjaktl), __Lam pos 1,1( .1 co A ia_km:Alm chtio L . Case No. 08-80736-CV-MARRA P-011964 EFTA00226752 Knowledge of Agc Issue I) U.S.' Griffith, 284 13d 338 (2d Cir. 2002). Government does not have to prove knowledge of age of violations of 2251(a) or 2423(a). 2) U.S.' Scott, 1993 WL 280323

thrrime. See nited States v. Root, 296 t3d 1222, 1227-32 ( 1°' Cir. 2002). United States Sims, 428 3d 945, 959 (10° Cir. 1 005); United States I Helder, 45213d 751 (8th Cir. 2006); United States !Meek, 366 3d 705, 717-20 (9th Cir. 2004). Likewise, the Circuits have rejected void or vagueness, overb