Accused Aussie peodophile says no to prelim hearing
An Australian man, facing life in prison in the US on a charge of attempted sex trafficking of a minor, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.
Michael Quinn was nabbed at a Los Angeles hotel on May 21. Police say he had shown up expecting to pay $US260 ($A348) to molest a six-year-old boy.
A preliminary hearing for the Melbourne rugby union player, 33, was scheduled in the US District Court for June 6.
Aust rugby player Michael Quinn has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. Story @AAPNewswire pic.twitter.com/bU9jqfbDVL
— Peter Mitchell (@AAPinLA) June 9, 2016
But Quinn decided to forgo that hearing and will instead face a post-indictment arraignment on June 20 where dates will be schedule for motion hearings and a jury trial.
