NEWARK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Soauib Butcher, 30, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz.

Court documents reveal that in August 2019, Butcher transported the victim by train to New York City, where he directed the victim to perform sex acts in exchange for money. Several days later, he brought the victim to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she stayed with Butcher and a conspirator in a series of motel rooms from August 2019 to January 2020.

The conspirator posted online advertisements featuring the victim, and together with Butcher, arranged for clients to meet the victim at the motels in exchange for money.

Butcher faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for Feb. 19, 2025.

The case was investigated by special agents of the FBI under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson I. Delgado in Newark.

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