Tampa, FL – Henry Lee White III, a 27-year-old Tampa resident, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor in the Middle District of Florida.
White pleaded guilty to sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion; transportation of an individual in interstate commerce for the purpose of prostitution; coercion and enticement; and being a felon in possession of ammunition.
According to court documents, between June 2, 2020, and January 7, 2021, White used force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion to cause the victim to engage in commercial sex.
During that time, White trafficked the victim within the Middle District of Florida, and transported the victim from Florida to Georgia so that the victim could engage in prostitution.
The victim was recovered during a Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force operation in January 2021.
White was also ordered to pay $87,121.98 in restitution for his crimes.
Tampa, Florida is a hub for human trafficking, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida is committed to bringing traffickers to justice and ensuring that survivors have access to restitution, services, and assistance that are needed to rebuild their lives.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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