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VT Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempting to Lure A Minor For Sex

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21-year-old Robert Ritchie 21-year-old Robert Ritchie
VERGENNES, Vt. -

A Vergennes, Vt. man says he's not guilty of attempting to lure a minor for sex.

Police say 21-year-old Robert Ritchie is accused of using Facebook to send indecent pictures to a 15-year-old boy and attempting to lure that boy into a sexual relationship.

Prosecutors say this case shows how predators use social media the way they might have used the phone only a few years ago.

"It's just like everything else in society. The technology has led to a change in the way people communicate," David Fenster, Addison County State's Attorney, said.

After pleading not guilty to the charges.

Ritchie was released on conditions as he awaits trial.

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