Joshua Lampley-Reid, Sex Trafficking of Minors, New York 2022

Defendant Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Minors

In a harsh verdict, Joshua Lampley-Reid, a member of the Makk Balla set of the Bloods street gang, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex trafficking minors in Long Island.

Lampley-Reid, also known as “Tio” and “Fendi,” was found guilty of operating a sex trafficking ring that targeted minors as young as 15 years old. He used violence and the threat of violence to compel the commission of commercial sex acts for his financial benefit.

According to court documents, Lampley-Reid began recruiting females in December 2019 to engage in commercial sex acts for his own financial benefit. He used social media and other internet applications to establish relationships with potential victims and groomed them by conveying a romantic interest in them.

Acting United States Attorney Carolyn Pokorny stated that Lampley-Reid is a “ruthless predator who exploited vulnerable minors without families or homes, and sexually trafficked them for his own financial gain.”

HSI New York Special Agent in Charge William S. Walker added that the sentence brings “some justice to the minors victimized by this dangerous predator” and that their children deserve to be protected from this violence and shielded from the lifelong trauma that accompanies it.

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. stated that the sentencing of this dangerous gang member is a “clear message that those who prey on the most vulnerable members of our community will be held accountable.”

Lampley-Reid pleaded guilty to the charge in August 2022 and will serve his 23-year sentence in federal prison. This verdict serves as a warning to those who engage in sex trafficking and highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to protecting the most vulnerable members of society.

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