People v. Gregg CA4/3

FACTS

The evidence at trial established Gregg met a depressed and suicidal minor online and, at her request, agreed to kill her in exchange for $200 and her cell phone. When the minor attempted to back out and told Gregg she needed time to get her affairs in order, he told her “[n]o, you need to do it now, while you still have the resolve.” Gregg and the minor met the following morning. She told him she was 16 and gave him $200. After first considering whether he could assist the minor in jumping off a bridge, Gregg drove her to a secluded space at a park and she gave him her cell phone. He told her “once you’re ready, just turn around.” When the minor did turn around, Gregg began to choke her and hit her head against a brick wall. Although the minor, who was groggy from ingesting pills and alcohol, had not consented to any sexual contact, Gregg also groped her breast, removed her clothing, rubbed his penis against her vagina and attempted to penetrate her. Despite

2 her impairment, the minor was able to get away; Gregg left her lying naked on the ground. Before leaving, he took her clothing and cell phone. In September 2021, Gregg was convicted of attempted murder (Pen. Code,1…