A Houston couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a sex trafficking ring that spanned multiple states.
David J. Golson, 28, and Arieal J. Bishop, 30, were convicted of various charges related to the sex trafficking of minors in both Texas and Arkansas.
Golson pleaded guilty in November 2014 to one count of sex trafficking of minors in Texas and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking in the Arkansas case. Bishop pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and transportation of minors in the Texas case, as well as sex trafficking of minors in the Arkansas case.
U.S. District Judge Sim Lake sentenced Golson to a total of 60 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. Bishop was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison in April 2015.
The investigation revealed that Bishop filmed Golson engaging in sex with a 17-year-old girl shortly after meeting her. Bishop then posted advertisements for commercial sex for both herself and the victim in Houston and other cities in Texas and Louisiana.
The victim traveled with Bishop to Louisiana, where they met up with Golson and continued to post ads and engage in commercial sex. The victim gave money she earned from commercial sex to Bishop, who then gave it to Golson.
Bishop and Golson were originally arrested in Arkansas and charged with sex trafficking offenses involving a different minor victim.
The Texas case was investigated by the Houston FBI Innocence Lost Task Force and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sherri L. Zack. The Arkansas case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristin Bryant.
Defendant: David J. Golson
Criminal Charges: Sex trafficking of minors, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking
City and State: Houston, Texas
Exact Date: November 2014 (sentencing not specified)
Sentence or Outcome: 60 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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