The People proved beyond a reasonable doubt that New York had territorial jurisdiction over the sex trafficking counts, because defendant's conduct in New York was sufficient to establish one of the elements of that crime (see CPL 20.20[1][a]). A person is guilty of sex trafficking if, in relevant part, he or she "intentionally advances or profits from prostitution by... using force or engaging in any scheme, plan or pattern to compel or induce the person being patronized...
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