What is the age of consent for 'cyber sex'?

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   Anthony ColleluoriPro

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   Answered May 27, 2012 08:56. Cyber-sex is not sex and the age of consent is not the issue. In fact in NY at least a 18 year old and 15 year old can have sex and it isn't a sustainable crime, but if the 18 year old has cyber sex with the 15 year old, he is guilty of both Federal and state crimes in both her state and yours. Again if they aren't at least 18, stay far away.

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