Martinez

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

This action arises under the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977, 18 U.S.C. section 2251 and the White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U.S.C. section 2421 . Plaintiffs are citizens and residents of Mexico and defendant Thomas White, a United States citizen, is currently incarcerated in Mexico after a conviction for conduct similar to the allegations in these lawsuits. Now pending before the Court is defendant’s motion to dismiss the claims against him in these related actions on the ground of forum non conveniens. After carefully considering the parties’ papers, and defendant’s unobjected to November 2006 stipulation, the Court concludes that this action should be brought in Mexico, where all the relevant conduct occurred and where all the parties and witnesses reside.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs allege that defendant traveled to Mexico, where he owned a home, and engaged in unlawful sexual activity with minors. Plaintiffs, who contend that they are victims of defendant’s sexual conduct, are Mexican citizens and reside in Mexico; indeed, there is no evidence they have ever visited the United States. While defendant is a United States citizen who…