Andrew Patrick Kelly, 26, pleaded no contest to statutory rape and received a two-year probation, avoiding sex offender registration. He was charged with sexually blackmailing a 17-year-old girl, threatening to post intimate videos. Despite admitting guilt, Kelly's attorney argued the girl appeared older due to makeup, asserting he had no knowledge she was a minor. The plea deal resulted in dropped charges and a 10-year protective order for the victim. Testimonies revealed the victim feared Kelly's threats of video publication if she contacted authorities, influencing her to stay silent initially.
At Kelly's November 2024 preliminary hearing, the teen testified she was afraid of him and that he began blackmailing her when she told him she would contact police.
Deputy Public Defender Amy Golinveaux argued there was no concrete evidence Kelly knew the girl was a minor, claiming her mature appearance due to makeup contributed to the confusion.
Kelly was arrested last September for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl, then threatening to post video of their lewd encounter to social media.
As part of the plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, Kelly pleaded no contest to a statutory rape charge and received a two-year probation term.
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