Franklin III v. United States

BACKGROUND

19 On September 27, 2018, Defendant was charged in a three-count information with 20 Conspiracy to Engage in Sex Trafficking of Children, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1591 21 and 1594; Attempting to Persuade or Coerce an Individual to Travel to Engage in 22 Prostitution, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(a); and Enticement of a Minor, in violation 23 of 18 U.S.C. § 2422 (b). (ECF No. 13 at 1-2). 24 On June 4, 2019, trial commenced. (ECF No. 64). 25 On June 10, 2019, the jury returned the verdict finding Defendant not guilty on Count 26 for Conspiracy to Engage in Sex Trafficking of Children; and guilty on Count 2, 27 28 Attempting to Persuade or Coerce an Individual to Travel to Engage in Prostitution, and Count 3, Attempted Enticement of a Minor. (ECF No. 75 at 1). On September 13, 2019, the Court entered Judgment committing Defendant to the custody of the Bureau of Prisons for 120 months on Count 2 and the mandatory minimum 120 months on Count 3, with counts to run concurrently. (ECF No. 102). On September 23, 2019, Defendant filed a Notice of Appeal. (ECF No. 109). On May 12, 2021, the United States…