Federal Jury Convicts Vancouver Man for Sex Trafficking of Minors

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal jury in Portland found a local man guilty today for transporting two young teen girls across state lines, drugging and sexually abusing them, and selling them to other grown…

Madison Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years for Sex Trafficking of Minors

MADISON, WIS. – A Madison, Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 330 months in federal prison for sex trafficking of minors. James Coney, 33, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge…

Tigard Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Laundering Proceeds Through Bottled Water Company

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Tigard, Oregon man is facing federal charges for sex trafficking by force and laundering proceeds through Necci Hydrate, a bottled water company based in Portland. Johnell Lee Cleveland, 40, has…

Jury Convicts Sacramento Man for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a seven–day trial, a federal jury found Robert Pierre Duncan, 26, of Sacramento, guilty on Tuesday of conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking of a child, sex trafficking…

Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Sex Trafficking Minors

ANCHORAGE – A Lebanese national was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason to 13 years in prison for sex trafficking minors. According to court documents, Nicola William Mongo,…

Felon Sentenced for Sex Trafficking, Drug, and Firearm Charges

A Norfolk man was sentenced today to 460 months in prison for sex trafficking, fraud, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and other drugs, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According…

North Carolina Man Sentenced for Multi-State Sex Trafficking of a Child

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Charlotte, North Carolina, man was sentenced today to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking an Ohio child in numerous states, including Virginia. According to court documents,…

East Hartford Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sex Trafficking Offense

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPH PINA, 24, of East Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to…

Couple charged for sex trafficking homeless woman in New York City

QUEENS, NY – A Queens couple has been indicted for forcing a homeless woman into prostitution and setting up dates for the woman in various hotels, homes, and other locations throughout New…

Rock County Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Adult & Minor Victims

MADISON, WIS. – Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea today announced the conviction of Cory Hereford, age 50, of Beloit, Wisconsin, in the Western District of Wisconsin,…

Former Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking

BOSTON – A former Brockton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to sex trafficking charges. Matthew Engram, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit sex; trafficking…

Sex Trafficking Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict against Houston Man

LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Kevondric Fezia, 26, of Houston, Texas, has been found guilty by a federal jury in Lafayette on sex trafficking charges. United States…

Ravenna Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that Andrew Wirth, 33, of Ravenna, Ohio, was sentenced on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, to 14 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John R.…

Five Members of a Family-Run Sex Trafficking Organization Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences in Brooklyn Federal Court

Five members of a family-run sex trafficking organization were sentenced this week to prison terms of nearly 40 years in prison by United States District Judge Allyne R. Ross in federal court…

Sex Trafficker Leader Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Relation to a Sex Trafficking Scheme

Baltimore, Maryland – Joshua Lankford, a/k/a “20-20”, a/k/a “Light Bright”, a/k/a “Yellow”, age 33, of Manchester, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to kidnapping in relation to a sex trafficking conspiracy. The guilty plea…

Oregon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Multnomah County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for transporting an adult victim from California to Oregon and selling access to her for sex. Eddie Lewis West III,…

Fontana Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Underage Girl He Met on Internet

RIVERSIDE, California – A San Bernardino County man who paid a teenager he met on the internet to have sex with him on two occasions was sentenced today to 136 months…

Sioux Falls Woman Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Child

United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, woman convicted of Sex Trafficking of a Child was sentenced on January 31, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Karen…

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Sex Trafficking By Force, Fraud, And Coercion

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Henry Lee White, III (27, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion and to possessing ammunition…

Houston-Area Woman Charged with Obstruction of the Enforcement of the Federal Criminal Sex Trafficking Statute

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DAJANAE DRAKE, age 28, from Missouri City, Texas, was charged today in a one-count bill of information with obstruction, attempted obstruction, and…

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