I think I may have just figured out the 'Fake ID's' thing ... it was bugging me

So I gave it some thought, and this is what I came up with.

Normally I'd think ... all that a fake ID does is get you into bars/clubs, or let's you buy liquor or cigarettes, that kind of thing.

So I was thinking there's not really any practical value to fake ID's when it comes to having sex with minors. The age is all that actually matters.

But after some thought, I have another explanation. Granted, it would involve an incredibly stupid scheme. However, it's one I could imagine these assholes trying.

You give the 17 year old's fake ID's saying that they're of age.

The john then asks to see ID to make sure (wink wink) that the girls are 'legal' before the sex.

Maybe some john's are 'in the know' and some aren't.

But regardless, if the johns then get busted, they turn around and go 'Hey, I asked her for ID, and she showed me she was 18, you can't blame ME!?!' Maybe they even take a picture of it for safekeeping.

Now, for normal people, you'd still be in deep shit.

However, if you're rich and white and powerful, and can afford good lawyers? This just might be enough to get you out of trouble.

Would G & G actually be SO STUPID as to think this to be a viable plan, and make ID's to use in this fashion?

Another option is that they were using the ID's as 'payment for services'. A decent fake ID is worth some money. And they'd have value to anyone under 21.