Anthony Huey, Transportation of a Minor, Indiana 2024

A South Bend man has been sentenced to 10 years and 5 months in prison for his role in a human trafficking case.

Anthony Huey, 34, was sentenced to 125 months of imprisonment and 2 years of supervised release after being found guilty of transporting a minor with the intent to engage in prostitution.

According to documents in the case, Huey transported a minor, identified as Jane Doe, from Indiana to Illinois between October 3, 2014, and October 6, 2014, with the intention of forcing her into prostitution.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John M. Maciejczyk.

Huey's sentence includes 125 months of imprisonment and 2 years of supervised release. Any restitution to the minor victim will be determined within the next 30 days.

The case serves as a reminder of the severity of human trafficking and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.

Huey's sentencing is a significant victory for the victim and law enforcement officials who worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice.

The South Bend community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that a serious offender has been brought to justice.

The case is a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of human trafficking on victims and their families.

Anthony Huey, the defendant, will serve his sentence at a federal correctional facility.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/south-bend-man-sentenced-125-months-imprisonment