I. Does a defendant attempt to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce a minor, within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. §2422(b), where the defendant communicates solely with an adult intermediary and those communications cannot be seen as an effort to overcome the minor's will?

II. Does an action that might only cause a minor to engage in sexual activity – such as travel to meet the minor in person – satisfy the substantial step requirement of a §2422(b) attempt?

Does a defendant attempt to persuade, induce, entice, or coerce a minor, within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. §2422(b), where the defendant communicates solely with an adult intermediary and those communications cannot be seen as an effort to overcome the minor's will?