Washington D.C. Age of Consent = 16
http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/dc/dcdocuments04.htm
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Section 30-103 of the D. C. Code defines the Age of Consent as 16. While that Section then goes on to apply that definition to marriage, the definition is clearly a more general one.
That Section was enacted in 1901. Thus this is deeply embedded in Washington law, having been in effect for almost a century, and possibly reflecting older District law. It is nothing new or recent.
The age of 16 is woven as a thread which pervades the entire body of D. C. law relating to sexual offenses of various kinds. For examp1es (there are others):
As indicated above, the current Sodomy law, which this Bill amends, draws a clear line at age 16.
Section 22-3501 creates a number of sexual offenses when one of the participants is below age 16, which are not offenses if involving only persons over 16.
Section 22-1112b creates a much heightened offense if certain things a sexual nature are said or done in the presence of persons below the age 16.
Section 22-2801- Rape effectively sets the defining age for so-called "statutory rape" in the District as 16.
Sections 22-2011(2), 2012(1) and (2), and 22014(a), dea1ing with "Sexua1 Performances", permit such performances by persons 16 and older.
Section 22-2704, dea1ing with certain prostitution-related offenses, incorporates an age of 16.
[snip] http://www.sodomylaws.org/usa/dc/dcdocuments04.htm
Thanks. You're right, vague and seems to apply to marriage.
Foley's taste for young men seems similar to the blond school teacher who got probation. Should we expect posters who thought her dalliances were ok to sanction his? /s
Thanks for the clarity.
I wonder what jurisdiction the state of Louisiana might have in this matter. The age of consent in Louisiana is 17. I wonder if they will they attempt some kind of prosecution of Foley for "reaching into Louisiana" to contact the minor.