Like unknown numbers of American citizens, petitioner is unfortunately a pedophile. Seizing upon that fact, the prosecutor vilified the defendant for his very feelings. Using tactics to revolt the jury, the prosecutor changed the definition of child abuse into a mindcrime, lowering her burden of proof.

* Is being a pedophile criminal?
* Is non-sexual topch, even accidental touch, with no intent to arouse anyone, a criminal act?
* Can this case set precedent to incarcerate others for non-criminal conduct?
* Do prosecutors and courts have impunity to ignore SCOTUS precedent?
* Can overzealous prosecution cause emotional harm to a child where none existed previously?
* Does due process of law require the trial court to conduct a hearing before imposing $1 million in non-economic restitution?

Is being a pedophile criminal?