Kwamaine J. Wells, Sex Trafficking, Massachusetts 2016

BOSTON, MA - In a disturbing case of human exploitation, Kwamaine J. Wells, 27, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in U.S. District Court in Boston. Wells' crimes spanned over a year, from April 2013 to February 2014, leaving a trail of victims in his wake.

The Charges: A Long List of Crimes

Wells pleaded guilty to four counts of transportation of an individual with intent to engage in prostitution and one count of conspiracy to transport an individual for prostitution. These serious charges reflect the severity of Wells' crimes and the harm inflicted upon his victims.

The Victims: Four Women from Maine, Massachusetts, and New York

Between April 2013 and February 2014, Wells transported four women between Maine, Massachusetts, and New York with the intent that they engage in prostitution. In a shocking display of cruelty, Wells used force and threats to coerce two of the women to engage in prostitution. The victims' trust was exploited, leaving them vulnerable and traumatized.

A Conspiracy Unfolds

Wells allegedly conspired with a co-defendant to transport women between Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York with the intent that they engage in prostitution. This conspiracy highlights the network of traffickers that can be involved in these heinous crimes.

The Investigation: A Team Effort

United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz; Matthew Etre, Special Agent in Charge of the Homeland Security Investigations in Boston; and Harold H. Shaw, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Field Division, made the announcement today. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Miranda Hooker and Leah Foley of Ortiz's Civil Rights Enforcement Team.

Sentencing: December 1, 2016

U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for December 1, 2016. The outcome of the case will be a significant blow to Wells and a victory for justice for the victims.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/brockton-man-pleads-guilty-sex-trafficking