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United States of America v. Jeffrey Jay York
Date: 08-31-2022
Case Number: 21-2901
Judge: Jackson-Akinwumi
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on appeal from the Southern District of Illinois (St. Clair County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
A jury convicted Jeffrey Jay York of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b), and attempting to use interstate facilities to transmit information about a minor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2425. The charge was based on York's communications with 15-year-old "Brionica,†who was really an FBI agent. York claimed entrapment, arguing that the government induced him and that he lacked the predis- position to commit the crimes. The jury rejected this defense. On appeal, York raised sufficiency of the evidence challenges.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jeffrey Jay York?
The outcome was: Affirmed.
Which court heard United States of America v. Jeffrey Jay York?
This case was heard in United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on appeal from the Southern District of Illinois (St. Clair County), IL. The presiding judge was Jackson-Akinwumi.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jeffrey Jay York?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best East St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory If no lawyer is listed, call 918-582-6422 and MoreLaw will help you find a lawyer for free..
When was United States of America v. Jeffrey Jay York decided?
This case was decided on August 31, 2022.