Comments on: California Men Sue Over Gay Sex Stings

By: Iservedmytym

Iservedmytym — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:32:31 +0000

In reply to JoeM. Joe M The next time a official asks my age I'm going to just throw out a random number when they say prove it I will tell them law enforcement doesn't have to so why should I

By: JoeM

JoeM — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:14:59 +0000

Of course, the ironic part is that in many jurisdictions if you do something improper with say a 15 year old, you are guilty EVEN if you were honestly mistaken about their age. It is a strict liability crime. So it should follow if someone claims to be a 15 year old girl but is actually a hairy 50 year male cop, no crime, right? Only the ACTUAL age of the “victim” should matter. Not so fast, The law has been manipulated that you can be convicted of the crime of “attempt” when had you actually gone though with it with the person in question, it would not have been a crime. Funny how things work.

By: Iservedmytym

Iservedmytym — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:44:13 +0000

My Lawyer never gave me a clear answer as to why this wasn’t a valid reason to have the whole thing tossed. I asked for proof of age because the detective used words older than a person the age they were claiming be and they sent me a cartoon picture my lawyer could help me with that one either apperently in Florida all they have to do is say they are underage and don’t have to prove it even when asked. I just like so many others I just want my life back

By: MJ

MJ — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 21:58:24 +0000

In reply to Iservedmytym. I tried to argue all of that with my lawyer and no matter what angle I took, I was always shot down as to why it wasn't a valid argument. I think he just wanted my money and just get me a plea deal.

By: Iservedmytym

Iservedmytym — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:58:17 +0000

A little off topic but I have always wondered particularly in my case If the police pretend to be below legal age while on a adult dating site such as craigslist aren’t they violating the sites terms of service policy which states you must be at least 18 years of age. By saying they are younger should void anything that is said because they shouldn’t be on the site in the first place or am I the only one who see’s this as a problem

By: MJ

MJ — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:22:30 +0000

I was one of the “victims” of the craigslist sex stings here in FL in 2011. I was a well known teacher and coach and had my whole life ruined. I had been meeting people on there for 5 years and NEVER encountered any ad like the one I got caught in. My guard was down and since I never would have suspected that on craigslist, that’s what eventually got me. The picture they used in the ad was of someone standing on the beach in a wetsuit with their face SHADED and you couldn’t really tell what the person looked like. It looked like someone who was in their early 20s. (I was in my late 20s at the time). Of course, no matter what angle I used to argue entrapment with my lawyer, he always downplayed it. It’s such a disgrace and injustice, and I just hope and pray that one day I can slam Florida for what they did to me.

On a side note, the detective that over saw my sting operation and was actually the main person I was conversing with online, was arrested in Santa Rosa Co. for molesting three 8-year old boys! See here: http://weartv.com/news/local/fdle-agent-charged-with-sexual-battery

And a report just came out today about Florida’s legislature being “on fire” for sexual misconduct. See here: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/20/florida-sex-scandals-248568

I don’t believe in Karma, but rather what the Bible calls “you reap what you sow.” I wish me and all the, literally, thousands of men who have been arrested in these stings in Florida can somehow get their revenge and their lives back. But finding a lawyer who would be willing to lead the charge for us, seems futile at this point. I just hope and pray and believe that there has to be a way!