People v. Ahern CA2/1

Statement of Facts 1. Evidence Presented at Trial I.H. was 13 years old and living in Hidden Hills with her family when Ahern sent her a message through Facebook on July 18, 2011. Ahern was 37 years old. They began to exchange Facebook messages, through which I.H. told Ahern she was only 13 years old. A few days later, I.H. and Ahern exchanged phone numbers and began to send each other text messages. They discussed their common interests, I.H.’s interest in writing and drawing, and events going on in their lives. Ahern repeatedly said such things as, “Sweet dreams [I.H.]. Nite nite,” followed by a heart symbol, and frequently asked I.H. to meet him. When I.H. asked him why he wanted to meet, he responded, “You seem so sweet and down to earth. I love that! I just rly wanna get to know u better. Hang out.” Finally, on August 9, 2011, I.H. and Ahern agreed to meet at a local shopping area. I.H. rode her bike there and met Ahern at a bookstore. Ahern gave her a hug, and they left the bookstore to sit outside at some tables and talk. Ahern told I.H. he was 22 years old. After talking for some time, I.H. went home. That night, Ahern sent I.H. a text message which stated, “[I.H.]! It…