Former UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter Convicted in Underage Sex Sting
A Pennsylvania jury has convicted former U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter of engaging in an internet chat with a minor. The minor was a police officer pretending to be a 15 year old. Part of the evidence was a video chat in which Ritter performed a sex act on himself.
Ritter testified in his defense. He said he thought the officer was just pretending to be 15. His wife also testified at the trial.
The jury also heard evidence from a sealed, 2001 case against Ritter in which the charges were dismissed: [More...]
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