Sally,age 13,and Tom,age 12,engaged in sexual activity but are not prosecuted,despite being under the age of consent.Why is this?

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The "close in age" exemption, also known as "Romeo and Juliet" laws, allow for consensual sexual activity between minors who are close in age without prosecution. The exact age range varies by state, but typically applies to minors who are within 2-4 years of each other in age. In this case, Sally and Tom are only 1 year apart in age, so they would be covered by this exemption.

Sally,age 13,and Tom,age 12,engaged in Sexual Activity but Are Not