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Grimy Times Exclusive: Douglas D. Jackson Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
HAMMOND, Indiana – In a shocking turn of events, Douglas D. Jackson, 26, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty of six counts of sex trafficking a minor and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
According to the evidence presented at trial, Jackson transported a minor female to Atlanta, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky; and Grand Rapids, Michigan for purposes of prostitution in June, 2014. He was arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 14, 2014 and charged with state offenses in Michigan. That state prosecution was dropped in favor of the Indiana federal prosecution when the investigation revealed that Jackson had transported the minor to other states from South Bend, Indiana.
The six counts of sex trafficking a minor each carry a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence, and the firearm count is a five-year mandatory minimum consecutive sentence. Sentencing for Jackson is scheduled for October 22, 2015.
This case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of the Michigan State Police and the Wyoming Michigan Police. The trial was handled by Assistant United States Attorney John M. Maciejczyk.
Douglas D. Jackson, 26, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty on July 16, 2015, after a four-day jury trial.
The evidence presented at trial revealed that Jackson transported a minor female to multiple states for purposes of prostitution in June, 2014.
Douglas D. Jackson faces up to 70 years in prison for his crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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