8.169 Attempted Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2241(c)) is a federal offense in the United States that involves attempting to commit a sex crime against a minor. The law states that any person who attempts to sexually abuse a child under the age of 12, or who attempts to engage in a sexual act with a child under the age of 12, can face criminal charges. This section of the U.S. Code applies to all forms of sexual abuse, including touching, fondling, and penetration. The types of 8.169 Attempted Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child (18 U.S.C. Sec. 2241(c)) include: • Attempted forcible fondling • Attempted statutory rape • Attempted aggravated sexual abuse • Attempted sexual exploitation of a minor • Attempted production of child pornography • Attempted possession of child pornography • Attempted enticement of a minor • Attempted coercion of a minor into a sexual act