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Rochester Woman Indicted in Sex Trafficking Case
A 32-year-old Rochester woman has been indicted on sex trafficking charges. Jodia Campbell, 32, of Rochester, has been charged with sex trafficking of a minor, transportation of a minor across state lines with intent that the minor engage in prostitution, and transportation of an individual across state lines with intent that the individual engage in prostitution.
The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $250,000. This indictment is the culmination of an investigation on the part of the FBI’s Cyber Task Force, which includes the Rochester Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Ciminelli, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Chief Patrick O’Flynn and Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The investigation began in April 2013, when Rochester Police began investigating the alleged prostitution of a 16-year-old female from Rochester, using the name “Cherry Red” on backpage.com in Pennsylvania. According to a complaint filed against Campbell in April 2014, the 16-year-old alleged that she was recruited by a woman named Jennifer Miller and taken to New Jersey and Pennsylvania to engage in prostitution by Campbell along with Jennifer Miller and Laree Greggs.
Other adult individuals also alleged having been transported by Greggs, Miller and Campbell at various times, out of state, to prostitute. Investigators reviewed backpage.com ads and found contact information associated with Miller, Campbell and Greggs. Jennifer Miller and Laree Greggs are charged in separate criminal complaints with similar charges.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
According to the indictment, Campbell faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a fine of $250,000. The investigation and indictment are a result of the collaboration between the FBI’s Cyber Task Force, the Rochester Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This case is an example of the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals. The community is urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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