A 26-year-old Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a sex trafficking conspiracy that exploited two 17-year-old minors.
Jasmin Osteen, 26, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jonathan Cantil and Douglas Penrose, who are handling the case, stated that between August and October 2020, Osteen conspired with others to coerce two 17-year-old minors to engage in commercial sex acts.
Osteen transported the minor victims to a hotel in Buffalo, where they were supplied with alcohol and drugs. Osteen then contacted various clients, who each engaged in commercial sex acts with minor victims. Osteen utilized Facebook to arrange for the commercial sex acts, and then received a majority of the proceeds.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff James Quattrone, and the Jamestown Police Department, under the direction of Chief Timothy Jackson.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 19, 2023, at 9 a.m. before Judge Sinatra.
Osteen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case is the result of an investigation that highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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