Jordan O’Keefe Woods, Sex Trafficking, Florida 2024

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Tampa, Florida Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking, Faces Life in Federal Prison

Tampa, Florida – In a shocking revelation, 32-year-old Jordan O’Keefe Woods, a resident of Seffner, has been indicted on two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of inducement to travel to engage in prostitution. The indictment, returned on an undisclosed date, but made available after the government shutdown, charges Woods with knowingly trafficked Victim 1, using means of force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion to cause the victim to engage in a commercial sex act.

According to the indictment, the alleged crimes took place on or about September 22, 2024, and July 22, 2025. Additionally, Woods is accused of knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, and coercing Victim 1 to travel from North Carolina to Florida to engage in prostitution and sexual activity on or about September 20, 2024, and July 20, 2025.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.

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.

Woods, if convicted on all counts, faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. This is a serious offense, and the community is urged to remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity.

The Hillsborough County community is shocked by these allegations, and we will continue to follow this case closely. As the investigation unfolds, we will provide updates on the status of the case.

We urge anyone with information regarding this case to come forward and assist law enforcement in bringing justice to the victims.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations have been working tirelessly to bring Woods to justice, and we commend their efforts in keeping our community safe.

Woods’ real full name is Jordan O’Keefe Woods, and the exact criminal charges against him are two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of inducement to travel to engage in prostitution. The city and state involved are Tampa, Florida. The exact date of the alleged crimes is on or about September 22, 2024, and July 22, 2025. Woods faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison if convicted on all counts.