### Question
Can you define what sexual fondling means?


### Answer
**Sexual fondling** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 30309*:

> the touching of the private body parts of another person (including the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks) for the purpose of sexual gratification

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 30309*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Prevention of Particular Crimes > CHAPTER 303-PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION**

