Epstein Secrets

to choose the harsher only when Congress has spoken in clear and definite language.") (chine (Inked States r. McNally. 483 U.S. 350. 359-360 (1987): United States v. Universal CIT. Credit Corp.. 344 U.S. 218. 221-222 (1 952)) Furthermore, the note of lenity also applies to Florida state criminal law. See &Tine

n language that is clear and EFTA00104561 lid 41Yuf „v KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP I lonorable K. Alexander Acosta December 17.2007 Page definite". See United States v. Floss. 404 U.S. 336. 34748 (1971) (citations and footnote omitted). It is fundamentally unlItir to apply to conduct criminal statues that cannot

exual activity with a third Party to the financial benefit of the pimp. A person who offers ninny to a minor to have sex with him commits a crime. 'the Florida Legislature has designated such an am of solicitation as a less severe crime than c.vpInithig a minor to engage in sexual activity with a third party, to the p

de, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. And Chapter 109A states: "Whoever, in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal prison, knowingly engages in a sexual act with another person who — (1) has attained the age of 12 years but has not attained the ag

hapter, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that such person shall forfeiture to the United States—(1) such person's interest EFTA00229855 in any property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commi

ccurred. They have not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

de, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. And Chapter 109A states: "Whoever, in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal prison, knowingly engages in a sexual act with another person who — (1) has attained the age of 12 years but has not attained the ag

hapter, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that such person shall forfeiture to the United States—(1) such person's interest EFTA00229874 in any property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commi

not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. EFTA00229904 F! There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

victim. The Fourth Circuit soundly rejected the argument, citing the other circuits reaching the same conclusion. Jones, 471 F.3d at 538-39 (citing United States I. Griffith, 284 F.3d 338, 351 (2d Cir. 2002); United States, Taylor, 239 F.3d 994, 997 (9th Cir. 2001); United States I Scisum, 32 F.3d 1479, 1485-

curred. They have not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. "There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

t the victim is a minor, regardless of what the victim says or how the victim appears. Id. (emphasis added; additional internal citations omitted). Cl United States v. Wild, 143 7 EFTA02857530 Fed. Appx. 938, 942 (4th Cir. 2005) (the parties agreed that, to prove a violation of § 2423(a), the United States h

l area, or buttocks, or the clothing covering them, of a person less than 16 years of age, or forces "There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

05, even though Jane Doe #2 never went to EPSTEIN's house because at the time of his travel, EPSTEIN intended for Jane Doe #2 to come to the house. See United States v. Han, 230 F.3d 560 (2d Cir. 2000) (defendant could be convicted of violating Section 2423(b) even though no sexual activity occurred and "minor"

de, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person. And Chapter 109A states: "Whoever, in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States or in a Federal prison, knowingly engages in a sexual act with another person who — (1) has attained the age of 12 years but has not attained the ag

hapter, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that such person shall forfeiture to the United States—(1) such person's interest in any property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such v

urred. They have not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. F There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

s chapter, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that such person shall forfeit to the United States—(1) such person's interest in any property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such v

rred. They have not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. F IThere currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.

s chapter, shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that such person shall forfeit to the United States—(1) such person's interest in any property, real or personal, that was used or intended to be used to commit or to facilitate the commission of such v

ccurred. They have not changed since then although, as shown below, amendments are currently pending. There currently is legislation pending before the Florida Legislature increasing the penalties related to child prostitution. The section defining "prostitution" has been renumbered but the language remains the same.