Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:46 pm Post subject: Dirty Old Man
SANTA ANA, California (AP) -- An 86-year-old man was found guilty Friday of attempting to travel to the Philippines to sexually molest girls, in violation of a new federal law aimed at fighting sex tourism.
A judge found John W. Seljan guilty of six counts, including attempting to travel for the purpose of having sex with minors and possession of child pornography.
Seljan faces a minimum term of 10 years in prison and a maximum of 270 years when he is sentenced in March.
The retired business owner is one of about a dozen men who have been arrested under the Protect Act, which was enacted last year. The law made it easier to prosecute those who molest children overseas and increased penalties.
Seljan was the first to go to trial on charges brought under the Protect Act, though at least two men have pleaded guilty.
His defense attorney, Allan Stokke, had argued that the government presented insufficient evidence that Seljan intended to have sex with two girls with whom he exchanged sexually explicit letters.
The lawyer said Friday he had not decided whether to appeal.
Seljan, who sat in a wheelchair during the non-jury trial, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, where he allegedly attempted to board a flight with child pornography, sexual aids and nearly 100 pounds of chocolate.
A federal agent testified that Seljan told investigators he had "sexually educated" young girls in the Philippines with their parents' consent since 1983, and that he believed it was legal and culturally accepted in that country.
Authorities said they began investigating Seljan after Customs investigators opened a letter with his name on it during a random inspection of packages destined for overseas. An agent testified that he noted the sexual nature of what appeared to be a letter to a child and notified a supervisor.
Not disputing the basic facts, but I wonder how a disabled guy was carrying 100 lbs of chocolate, plus the other items mentioned, plus, presumably, his clothes etc.
Gotta be stronger than me !!! _________________ The Middle Eastern states aren't nations; they're quarrels with borders.- P. J. O'Rourke
Don't say he was disabeled,,just that he sat in a wheel chair[which made me think it was phony for them to comment about it] at his trial, lots of folks do things like that or sympathy collars and braces to get a little sympathy from the jurors, and he must have had that stuff in checked luggage, maybe had a dildo to play with the stews with tho.
And if he gets all 270 years and does the time,,bet that will surprise the judge,, dirty ol bastud.
Getting charged with prostitution in the Philippines. Isn't that a little like getting a speeding ticket at the Indy 500.
Like why do people go to Angelis city and why do they still have a functioning airport. Its not for the culture/ beaches. _________________ You've got another five seconds say something really outragious
Bill Grundy
Like why do people go to Angelis city and why do they still have a functioning airport. Its not for the culture/ beaches.
Whilst I would generally agree with you, and the majority of single males probably go there for the women, some do not.
I spent much of 91-92 working in Angeles.
All my trips to both the Philippines and Thailand have been for work.
(Lucky me, I get free travel and hotels!)
A lot of other people go to the Philippines for different reasons, including the diving, which is, I am told, excellent.
I can confirm that there is some of the most beautiful scenery in the world there.
I'd rather just have it all. There's no reason why you can't spend the days visiting cultural sites Snorkling and scuba diving. Then at night time finding a nice girl to spend some time with. I can appreciate the culture and the naughty nightlife at the same time. _________________ You've got another five seconds say something really outragious
Bill Grundy
Like why do people go to Angelis city and why do they still have a functioning airport. Its not for the culture/ beaches.
Whilst I would generally agree with you, and the majority of single males probably go there for the women, some do not.
I spent much of 91-92 working in Angeles.
All my trips to both the Philippines and Thailand have been for work.
(Lucky me, I get free travel and hotels!)
A lot of other people go to the Philippines for different reasons, including the diving, which is, I am told, excellent.
I can confirm that there is some of the most beautiful scenery in the world there.
Did the naughty nightlife affect your decision to go to Angelis. You must of had a good time did you aquire a wife while you were there or were you just a butterfly. _________________ You've got another five seconds say something really outragious
Bill Grundy
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