Gregory Massey, Sex Trafficking Conspiracy, Texas 2021

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Gregory Massey, 30, and his girlfriend and co-defendant, Patricia Hart, forced two adult victims to engage in commercial sex in different locations.

According to court documents, the scheme involved Massey and Hart advertising the victims for commercial sex on websites, keeping the money the victims made from commercial sex transactions, and restricting their access to food. Massey also tracked the geolocation data on the victims’ phones so they could not leave and used violence to accomplish the scheme.

Massey is scheduled to be sentenced on May 21. If the court accepts the plea, the government and Massey will agree to a sentence of 22 years and six months in prison, followed by eight years of supervised release. He will also agree to pay $128,800 in restitution to the victims.

Massey must also participate in the sex offender registration and notification program as a result of his plea. His girlfriend and co-defendant, Patricia Hart, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and is scheduled to be sentenced on March 26.

The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Louisiana State Police. Trial Attorney Melissa E. Bücher of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria M. Carboni for the Eastern District of Louisiana are prosecuting the case.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans for the Eastern District of Louisiana made the announcement.

Gregory Massey’s guilty plea marks another significant step in the fight against human trafficking in Texas. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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