OPINION
VILLANUEVA, J.S.C.
The defendants were indicted for five counts of first degree aggravated sexual assault (as well as five counts of kidnapping, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose), allegedly committed against two victims, ages 15 and 18.
The issue presented is whether second degree "statutory rape", N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(5), is a lesser included offense...
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