So was Brock Pierce 18 when he was charged?

"As an 18 year old, before his rise to fame in the crypto world, Pierce found himself caught up in a high profile child abuse scandal whilst he was vice-president of DEN"

Not saying its right or anything.. but and 18 year old getting charge for exploiting a minor is not the same to me as a 21 year old doing the same thing. How old was the minor? was there even more than a years difference?My friend dated someone a year younger than him, he turned 18, she was still 17 though.. He almost had to register as a sex offender when her mom ratted him out because of 6 months age difference.

Im in no was defending or supporting Brock for this.. I just like to really know all the facts before I pass judgement and this article is missing some of those that would help me make a better, informed decision.. But thanks for all the investigating you did do!