81-year-old Cleveland man sentenced to 6 months for trying to meet teen for sex

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - An 81-year-old man who was found guilty of trying to meet up with someone who he thought was a 15-year-old boy for sexual activity was sentenced on Tuesday morning.

The Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judge delivered a 6-month prison sentence to James Corcoran.

During Tuesday’s hearing, Corcoran offered an apology after the prosecutor read graphic evidence to the judge and others in the courtroom. She said Corcoran arrived to the meeting with condoms, lubrication, and alcohol in his possession.

Court records show that Corcoran was initially indicted on attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, importuning, and possessing criminal tools.

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office said Corcoran had sexually explicit conversations online with someone who he thought was an underage boy, but it was actually an undercover law enforcement officer.

Corcoran was eventually arrested at the location where he arranged to meet up with the teenager.

In addition to time in prison, the judge said Corcoran will not be able to access the internet; a term in the sentencing that the 81-year-old initially appealed.

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