September 26, 201510 yr Four men were arrested for sex with a 15 year old boy they met on Grindr. The boy told his family and they pressed charges. http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/south-lyon/2015/09/25/gay-hook-teen-leads-charges-men/72796334/
October 3, 201510 yr Active Members Those guys are screwed, but I wonder if they also have some recourse against Grindr? It's supposed to be 18+, right?
October 4, 201510 yr Active Members I sounds like it was consensual. Doesn't matter. One day under 18 years old in the US, especially if "the adult" is more than a couple years older and it's statutory rape (and the couple year 'Romeo and Juliet' exception often doesn't apply to gay intercourse in different states) . The "minor" don't have the legal ability to consent and can not even prevent prosecution once the police find out. Then add in a bunch of mandatory sentence provisions like the sex offender registry and the adult's life can be pretty much ruined. If there's any doubt whatsoever (which there really should be with a 15 year old...!) one needs to play it safe, think with the big head. It's also a great way to held get over a barrel blackmail-wise if somebody underage tricks you into it. Again, legally, it's all on you.
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