Tag: sean-lennon

Again, no, not John Lennon’s son.

Ravena man pleads guilty to raping teen he met on MySpace:

I originally posted about Sean Lennon here. He was arrested over the summer for having sex with a 14-year-old girl he met on MySpace. The 21-year-old from Ravena, New York pleaded guilty to one count of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance and one count of Rape in the Third Degree, both felonies.

Under the terms of the plea bargain, Lennon will serve seven years in prison and ten years post release supervision. He also must to register as a sex offender and have no contact with the victim.

No, not John Lennon’s son.

MySpace Rape Arrest: What Parents Can Do:

21-year-old Sean Lennon of Ravena, New York, is under arrest for the rape of a 15-year-old girl.

It started as an e-mail exchange through MySpace dot com according to the Albany County Sheriff’s Department. They say 21 year old Sean Lennon of Ravena befriended the then 14 year old girl online. Authorities say she was clear in telling Lennon of her age but the two met anyway. The first of two sexual encounters happened in a wooded area behind the Ravena firehouse. Investigators say Lennon convinced the girl to sneak out of her house.

The article also contains some common-sense tips to help keep your kids safe.