Tampa, Florida – A federal indictment unsealed in Tampa, Florida, charges Jazzmen La Vone Gaskins, 38, of Texas, with sex trafficking and transportation of an individual to engage in prostitution.
According to the indictment, between July 2023 and March 2024, Gaskins knowingly trafficked Victim 1, knowing and in reckless disregard of the fact that means of force, threats of force, fraud and coercion would be used to cause the victim to engage in a commercial sex act.
The indictment also alleges that on December 22, 2023, Gaskins knowingly transported Victim 2 from Texas to Florida with the intent that Victim 2 engage in prostitution and sexual activity.
Sex trafficking is a serious crime that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to cause a person to engage in commercial sex acts. If convicted on all counts, Gaskins faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.
Gaskins is charged with sex trafficking and transportation of an individual to engage in prostitution. The exact date of the indictment is not specified in the source.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations are working together to bring Gaskins to justice.
Jazzmen La Vone Gaskins, 38, of Texas, has been charged with sex trafficking and transportation of an individual to engage in prostitution.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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