PER CURIAM:
A seventeen year old male, whom we shall call "Doe," appeals his conviction for aggravated sexual abuse under 18 U.S.C. § 2241(c). Doe admits that he had sex with the 11-year old victim but claims that he believed she was over the age of thirteen. Doe argues that the district court incorrectly refused to allow him to present a "mistake of age" defense, claiming both a statutory and constitutional right to do so. We disagree, and affirm.
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