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Ignorance of age not valid defense in sex cases, expert says Page I of 3 PalmBeachPost.com Ignorance of age not valid defense in sex cases, expert says By Larry Keller Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Friday, August 04, 2006 Cara PRINTTH IS Even if Palm Beach money manager Jeffrey Epstein didn't know that girls who police say gave him sexual massages at his Intracoastal home were under the legal age, that alone wouldn't have exempted him from criminal charges of sexual activity with minors. Browse Specials & Deals From Local Dealerships Autos PalmBeachPosicom "Ignorance is not a valid defense," said Bob Dekle, a legal skills professor who was a Lake City prosecutor for nearly 30 years, half of that time specializing in sex crimes against children. Jeffrey Epstein -- Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein has been indicted for felony solicitation of prostitution by a grand jury following accusations by teen girls. • Past headlines More crime coverage Most recent headlines Fugitives I Sex offenders BehincIttlit177:=:,:),•;;;;;;4„ The Yellow Tape crime blog Post More local news "There is no knowledge element as far as the age is concerned," Dekle said. After an 11-month investigation, Palm Beach police said there was probable cause to charge Epstein, 53, with unlawful sex acts with a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation. They contend that Epstein — friend of the rich and famous and financial patron of Democratic Party organizations and candidates — committed those acts with five underage girls. In the past week, New York Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Eliot Spitzer has returned about $50,000 in campaign contributions he received from Epstein, and Mark Green, a candidate to replace Spitzer in his current job, has returned $10,000 to him because of the Palm Beach scandal, the New York Daily News has reported. http://palmbeachpost.printthis.clickability.corn/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Ignorance+of+age+ […]