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te. The travel must be for the purpose of engaging in the unlawful sexual act. See so Hansen v. Huff, 291 U.S. 559, 562-63 (1934) and Mortensen v. UnitekStates, 322 U.S. 369, 374 (1944) ("An intention that the women or girls shall engage in the conduct outlawed by Section 2 must be found to exist before the

of his parents. Mr. Epstein surely did not go Some Courts have held that the illicit sexual conduct must be: an "efficient and compelling purpose," United Stake v. Meacham 115 F.3d 1458, 1495 (10° Cir. 1997); a "motivating purpose " United Suites v. clugfc1.1, 49 F.3d 1079, 1083 (5° Cir. 1995). Of "at least

d to offer my views regarding the case of Jeffrey Epstein ("Mr. Epstein"), who entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement ("the Agreement") with the United State's Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida ("USAO") to resolve state and federal criminal investigations relating to his actions involvi

5). Of "at least one of the defendant's motivations for taking the trip in the first place," united States v. Sail 935 F.2d 385, 389 (I° Cir. 1991). SLAWUnited States v. ffotchouez, 224 Fed. Appx. 923 (11° Cir. 2007) (unpublished). EFTA00214726 12/07/07 FRI 15:40 FAX 1 213 680 8500 K RK LANDLELL LIP fril 022

el for the Purpose of engaging in unlawful sexual activities. United States v, Hayward 359 F.3d 631, 638 (3d Cir. 2004). See also United States v. Tykarsky 446 F.3d 458, 471 (3d Cir. 2006): EFTA00214725 12/07/07 FRI 15:39 FAI 1 213 880 8500 R I RMANDRELL I S 1.1.P lib 0 21 Alan Dcrshowitz, Esq. D

to make out the crime. See United States'. Root, 296 F.3d 1222, 1227-32 (j1 di Cir. 2002); United States' Sims, 428 F.3d 945, 9a9 (10th Cir. 2005); United Stalest. Helder, 452 F.3d 751 (8th Cir. 2006); United States'. Meek, 366 F.3d 705, 717-20 (9th Cir. 2004). Likewise, the Circuits have rejected void for vag

such an expansive reading, even if permissible, would very likely exceed the Commerce Clause power as the Supreme Court presently construes it. In United Statest. , 514 U.S. 549 (1995), the Supreme Court struck down the Gun- Free School Zones Act, holding that it exceeded Congress's Commerce Clause authority.

Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual

able minor and to convince, or to try to convince, her to engage in conduct proscribed by law, the statute may not be unconstitutional on its face. See United States'. Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 470 (3d Cir. 2006) (both §§ 2422(b) and 2423(6) "fall squarely Congress's power to regulate the first two categories of ac

nvince, or to try to convince, her to engage in conduct proscribed by law, the statute may not be unconstitutional on its face. See United States'. Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 470 (3d Cir. 2006) (both §§ 2422(b) and 2423(6) "fall squarely Congress's power to regulate the first two categories of activities d

izes travel for the purpose of knowingly engaging in unlawful sexual activity with minors. United States Hayward, 359 F.3d 631, 638 (3d Cir. 2004); United Stales v Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 471 (3d Cir. 2006). This is the highest level of culpability in the four tier hierarchy of culpability that the Model Pen

ternational travel, left untouched the,standard for domestic travel, and thus underscores the strict standard needed for a prosecution in this area. See United States I Clark, 435 F.3d 1100, 1104- 05 (9°' Cir. 2006). 08-80736-CV-MARRA RFP WPB 000735 EFTA00184609 Case 9:08-cv-80736-KAM Document 361-43 Entered o

thern District of Florida February 1, 2007 Page 22 Clause imposes real limitations on Congress's power to criminalize essentially local behavior. See United States' Morrison, 529 U.S. 598 (2000) (Violence Against Women Act exceeded Congressional power under the Commerce Clause or § 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment)

Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual

he purpose of knowingly engaging in unlawful sexual activity with minors. United States Hayward, 359 F.3d 631, 638 (3d Cir. 2004); United Stales v Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 471 (3d Cir. 2006). This is the highest level of culpability in the four tier hierarchy of culpability that the Model Penal Codc uses

mining when the offense conduct ended, especially when they would almost single-handedly increase the recommended sentencing range by over 10 years. Cl United States v. Cordoba-Murgas, 233 F.3d 704, 708 (2d Cir. 2000) (acknowledging that enhancements based on relevant conduct may result in sentences that are "ex

ad nothing to do with and was not personally responsible for. That result would be fundamentally unjust and contrary to the purposes of sentencing. See United States v. Reuter, 463 F.3d 792, 793 (7th Cir. 2006) 9 EFTA00156349 (Posner, J.) ("A judge might reasonably conclude that a sentence based almost entirel

hether the alleged conspiracy continued beyond the effective date of the new penalty is one that must be submitted to the jury."); United States v. Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 478-480 (3d Cir. 2006) ("[B]ecause the communications spanned two different versions of the statute [18 U.S.C. § 2422] with different

States v. Suarez, No. 21-1721, 2022 WL 1449174 (3d Cir. May 9, 2022) 13 United States v. Torres, 901 F.2d 205 (2d Cir. 1990) 3 United States v. Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458 (3d Cir. 2006) 3 United States v. Watkins, 667 F.3d 254 (2d Cir. 2012) 20 Statutes Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishme

nviction affirmed. 2422(b); 2423(0 Not Consummated Showed up for meeting Sting 38 EFTA00224172 COURT CASES FACILITY FACTS/COMMUNICATION United States'. Messano. 114 Fed. Appx. 785 (9th Cir. 2004) Unpublished Internet Defendant developed relationship over a period of several months on the Inter

ey were supposed to meet. 2422(b) Not Consummated Showed up for meeting Sting Allowed to be released on bail because not a flight risk. U.S.' Tykarsky, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS Internet Internet chat room "Iloveoldemien2" defendant initiated communications with 2422(b); 2423 Sting 2567 (E.D. Pa

Whoever, using the mail or any facility or means of interstate or foreign commerce, or within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States knowingly persuades, induces, entices or coerces any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years, to engage in prostitution or any sexual

vince, or to try to convince, her to engage in conduct proscribed by law, the statute may not be unconstitutional on its face. See United States v. Tykarsky, 446 F.3d 458, 470 (3d Cir. 2006) (both §§ 2422(b) and 2423(b) "fall squarely within Congress's power to regulate the first two categories of activ

cific information available. Conviction affirmed. 2422(b) No Information 40 EFTA00226356 COURT CASES FACILITY FACTS/COMMUNICATION CHARGE United States' Messano, 114 Fed. Appx. 785 (9th Cir. 2004) Unpublished Internet Defendant developed relationship over a period of several months on the Intern

ey were supposed to meet. 2422(b) Not Consummated Showed up for meeting Sting Allowed to be released on bail because not a flight risk. U.S.' Tykarsky, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS Internet Internet chat room "Iloveoldennen2" defendant initiated communications with 2422(b); 2423 Sting 2567 (E.D. Pa