My lawyer called to say he received my evaluation from the therapist, and the results were positive.

After three sessions of questions and tests, the therapist concluded I’m a “normal homosexual male” who shows no sexual interest in prepubescent boys, nor any intent or desire to have sex with minors. My lawyer is sending me a copy of the full report.

While the evaluation may not significantly influence the judge, I do feel somewhat vindicated. The assessment confirms that attraction alone doesn’t predispose someone to harmful behavior, which raises important questions about the proportionality of a twenty-year sentence. My lawyer suggested I take a polygraph test to demonstrate to the court that I’ve never had sexual contact with a minor. Though it might not sway the judge’s decision, he believes it couldn’t hurt our case.