It turns out that the decision to have Sherzer go on the stand, and
admit wrongdoing was quite correct. It was a big risk, but it paid off
for him. By essentially admitting to what the State accused him of
doing, he allowed the jury to focus on the nature of the crime (even
the Prosecutor admitted that Sherzer's actions might be interpreted as
barely legal), and on the entrapment defense. I'm surprised that the
jury bought entrapment, but fortunately for Sherzer the agent was a
bit too energetic in his sting, and it was also clear that the tenor
of the conversation changed in a dramatic way, from when Sherzer was
actually conversing with the girl.

I doubt that the agent will be given another opportunity to do a
similar sting.

"Isidor Gunsberg" wrote in message
m...

I doubt that the agent will be given another opportunity to do a
similar sting.

That`s what I call "wishful thinking" ;-)

Regards,
Jerzy

"Isidor Gunsberg" wrote in message
m...
It turns out that the decision to have Sherzer go on the stand, and
admit wrongdoing was quite correct. It was a big risk, but it paid off
for him. By essentially admitting to what the State accused him of
doing, he allowed the jury to focus on the nature of the crime (even
the Prosecutor admitted that Sherzer's actions might be interpreted as
barely legal), and on the entrapment defense. I'm surprised that the
jury bought entrapment, but fortunately for Sherzer the agent was a
bit too energetic in his sting, and it was also clear that the tenor
of the conversation changed in a dramatic way, from when Sherzer was
actually conversing with the girl.

I doubt that the agent will be given another opportunity to do a
similar sting.

I would agree. Another factor is that Alex has no history of other such
behavior. If he had, I don't think he would have stood a chance. Also, if
the girl had been much younger, I think he would have been convicted. All in
all, I think there were lessons to be learned here by law enforcement, Alex
Sherzer, and the girls parents.

I would agree. Another factor is that Alex has no history of other such
behavior. If he had, I don't think he would have stood a chance. Also, if
the girl had been much younger, I think he would have been convicted. All in
all, I think there were lessons to be learned here by law enforcement, Alex
Sherzer, and the girls parents.

Alex HAD no history of this that anyone KNOWS of. He obviously has a taste for
young girls and like I said in a previous post, hopefully when the same thing
happens again and it will because he'll now think he'll get away with it, he
won't have the chance to really do anything and the next time he won't walk
away so easy.

I would agree. Another factor is that Alex has no history of other such
behavior. If he had, I don't think he would have stood a chance. Also, if
the girl had been much younger, I think he would have been convicted. All in
all, I think there were lessons to be learned here by law enforcement, Alex
Sherzer, and the girls parents.

No history? How do you come to that conclusion? He admitted it! It
is what kept him out of prison. Alex knew he was a dead duck and so
threw himself on the mercy of the court. This is the first time he
got caught if that is what your saying. The real struggle for Alex
his whole life is topsy-turvey and all he can do is try to get at
least a portion of his life back. You can tell by some posters here
that they don't look at Alex the same way as before.

EZoto

"Euclides Zoto" wrote in message
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I would agree. Another factor is that Alex has no history of other such
behavior. If he had, I don't think he would have stood a chance. Also, if
the girl had been much younger, I think he would have been convicted. All
in
all, I think there were lessons to be learned here by law enforcement,
Alex
Sherzer, and the girls parents.

No history? How do you come to that conclusion? He admitted it! It
is what kept him out of prison. Alex knew he was a dead duck and so
threw himself on the mercy of the court. This is the first time he
got caught if that is what your saying. The real struggle for Alex
his whole life is topsy-turvey and all he can do is try to get at
least a portion of his life back. You can tell by some posters here
that they don't look at Alex the same way as before.

EZoto

By no history, I mean't no criminal record.

"Mogath3" wrote in message
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I would agree. Another factor is that Alex has no history of other such
behavior. If he had, I don't think he would have stood a chance. Also, if
the girl had been much younger, I think he would have been convicted. All
in
all, I think there were lessons to be learned here by law enforcement,
Alex
Sherzer, and the girls parents.

Alex HAD no history of this that anyone KNOWS of. He obviously has a taste
for
young girls and like I said in a previous post, hopefully when the same
thing
happens again and it will because he'll now think he'll get away with it,
he
won't have the chance to really do anything and the next time he won't
walk
away so easy.

Of course I was refering to known history [ criminal record ]. Having a
taste for young girls is very common, and quite normal. The problem Alex
had, was the poor judgement to be lured into having sex with a 15 year old,
which is illegal in Alabama unless the couple is married and has parental
consent. It would stand to reason that he will play it safe from now on, and
stick with 18 and up. I'm 55 years old myself, and always enjoy the
occasional roll in the hay with an 18 or 19 year old.

Of course I was refering to known history [ criminal record ]. Having a
taste for young girls is very common, and quite normal. The problem Alex
had, was the poor judgement to be lured into having sex with a 15 year old,
which is illegal in Alabama unless the couple is married and has parental
consent. It would stand to reason that he will play it safe from now on, and
stick with 18 and up. I'm 55 years old myself, and always enjoy the
occasional roll in the hay with an 18 or 19 year old.

Having a taste for young girls is common? Maybe, but 15? I liked 15 year old
girls when I was ummmm FIFTEEN, but when I was 32? To me, thats perverted and I
think Alex is a pervert that walked away from it THIS TIME. I do NOT feel bad
that his life may be ruined by this. Not in the least. All he had to do was cut
off the correspondance once it turned sexual and none of this would have even
happened to him. He chose not to do that, so he he should have to live with
that choice.
An 18 or 19 year old girl may be one thing, but it sure as hell isn't 15.

"Mogath3" wrote in message
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Having a taste for young girls is common? Maybe, but 15? I liked 15 year
old
girls when I was ummmm FIFTEEN, but when I was 32? To me, thats perverted
and I
think Alex is a pervert that walked away from it THIS TIME. I do NOT feel
bad
that his life may be ruined by this. Not in the least. All he had to do
was cut
off the correspondance once it turned sexual and none of this would have
even
happened to him. He chose not to do that, so he he should have to live
with
that choice.
An 18 or 19 year old girl may be one thing, but it sure as hell isn't 15.

His life is certainly not as ruined as it would have been if he had gone to
prison and lost his license to practice medicine. As a matter of fact the
whole thing may have been a good learning experience for all involved.
Sexual attraction to any girl who has reached puberty is certainly not
perversion. Was he guilty of mis-judgement? Certainly.

His life is certainly not as ruined as it would have been if he had gone to
prison and lost his license to practice medicine. As a matter of fact the
whole thing may have been a good learning experience for all involved.
Sexual attraction to any girl who has reached puberty is certainly not
perversion. Was he guilty of mis-judgement? Certainly.

Would you call it a misjudgment if it was your 15 year old daughter? C'mon, a
32 year old man attracted to a 15 year old girl? Thats just not normal.