Trial Delayed For Accused Canadian "Sex Tourist"
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - The trial of a Canadian man who reportedly flew to South Florida to have sex with an underage teen has been pushed back.
U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moore agreed to delay trial for Rene Roberge of Quebec, until Jan. 26. It had been set to begin Monday. Court papers show the case likely will end in a plea deal.
On October 9th, Roberge sent an email to an undercover Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement agent who was posing as the father of a 14-year old son on a social networking site . In the email, Roberge allegedly said he would be willing to travel to Florida to meet with the agent and his son for a sexual encounter.
Roberge made hotel reservations in Pompano Beach and arrived from Montreal on Sunday, November 9th, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. In his luggage, law enforcement officers found the lubricant, condoms, and gifts.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents also allegedly found child pornography on Roberge's tablet computer.
During questioning, Roberge reportedly admitted to traveling from to Florida to engage in sexual activity with a boy he believed to be 14 years old.
Roberge's attorney says additional charges are expected based on a second potential victim. Roberge currently has pleaded not guilty and could get up to life in prison.
(TM and © Copyright 2015 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
RELATED CONTENT:
