She admits she must walk the fine line of entrapment. If she says the wrong thing, the entire case can be tossed out. Posey said she has no misgivings about helping snare suspected criminals. She said it is just a matter of time before some chat-room visitors graduate to sexual assault. They first want e-mail.
Defense attorneys say it's a fantasy, but it crosses over to reality with the meetings.
Colorado law doesn't require that there be an actual victim. Jefferson County officials said they are confident their Internet-crimes team prevents people from becoming victims. Jeffco district attorney spokeswoman Pam Russell said several men have arranged to meet the person they think is a teenager. If they show up, they've taken a substantial step. Teresa Wroe, media coordinator of the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, supports Internet trolling.