I don't see the crime here. What is illegal about getting on a plane with illegal thoughts? No crime has been committed yet.
I think there is nothing more discusting than a pedifile but I fail to see the crime here.
I know, spell check is our friend and I tried to use it. {hit the wrong button}
Holding kiddie porn is illegal, unless one teaches sex ed.
I agree. But how did they get a warrant to search his computer? I' d say the Patriot Act is tame against the PROTECT ACT.
P.S. I hate pediffles, too.
He no doubt committed electronic crimes that resulted in the Feds getting an electronic wiretap -- corresponding with other pedophiles, exchanging illegal photos, etc.
But when he made his reservations to travel to Thailand (notorious for such crimes) the Feds decided enough was enough and apprenended him.
He'll not be charged with "Intention to Travel to Thailand" but with the crimes he committed before leaving on his trip. Of course, he might have written incriminating emails to perverts in Thailand while preparing for his trip.
Lock him up -- famous name notwithstanding.
Child pornography on the computer is a crime.