[Noli MeTangere]

Was there any sex involved -- I mean did Foley diddle any of these youngsters -- or is this all about emails and instant messages?

[Star Traveler]

You said -- "Was there any sex involved -- I mean did Foley diddle any of these youngsters -- or is this all about emails and instant messages?"

Pedophies are convicted on the basis of just writing e-mails and/or IMs to "supposed" victims (who are actually adult male cops). They never get to the "action" part, before they are arrested.

Regards,
Star Traveler

[maryz]

Was there any sex involved -- I mean did Foley diddle any of these youngsters

If there was ever any sex, no one's reported it. And apparently his MO was to email -- first "over-friendly", then more suggestive, and -- if he had found a cooperative correspondent (whether gay or prank) -- even more suggestive.

Frankly, from what info is available, it doesn't sound like he found many takers. He's pathetic, but apparently no coercive.