David Walker, Robbery and Sex Trafficking, Massachusetts 2025

Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Robbery and Sex Trafficking

BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, David Walker, 27, pleaded guilty to coercing a woman to travel across state lines to engage in commercial sex and robbing multiple Massachusetts convenience stores, some at gunpoint.

Walker's Descent into Crime

According to court documents, Walker met the victim on social media and initiated a romantic relationship. When they struggled financially, Walker coerced and pushed the victim to engage in commercial sex, requiring the victim to make $800 per day. Walker threatened to kill the victim and her family members if she disobeyed him.

Walker also coerced and forced the victim to travel from Massachusetts to Maine for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex.

Robberies

In addition to his sex trafficking charges, Walker pleaded guilty to five counts of robbery interfering with interstate commerce, commonly referred to as Hobbs Act robbery. On different dates in October 2023, Walker robbed four separate 7-Eleven convenience stores in West Roxbury, Cambridge, Watertown, and Pepperell and attempted to rob a fifth location in Everett. In some of the robberies, Walker brandished a firearm.

Sentencing

U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley scheduled sentencing for January 7, 2026. Walker was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2024.

The charge of coercing a person to travel for purposes of prostitution provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of Hobbs Act robbery provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.

Assistance and Cooperation

United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, Everett, and Pepperell Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Torey B. Cummings of the Human Trafficking & Civil Rights Unit and Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm of the Major Crimes Unit are prosecuting the case.

Resources for Victims

If you or someone you know may be impacted or experiencing commercial sex trafficking, please contact USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/man-pleads-guilty-robbing-multiple-convenience-stores-and-coercing-woman-travel-across