GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE
Larry Ray, a notorious sex trafficker, has finally faced justice after a decade-long reign of terror over a group of students at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.
According to court documents, Ray moved into his daughter’s dorm room at the prestigious college in 2011 and promptly began exploiting and terrorizing a group of his daughter’s friends. For the next decade, he used violence, threats, and psychological abuse to control and destroy their lives.
Today, a federal jury delivered a verdict in U.S. v. Lawrence Ray, convicting the defendant on charges of sex trafficking. The verdict marks the end of a long and arduous journey for the victims, who bravely testified in court against their abuser.
‘Twelve years ago, Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s dorm room at Sarah Lawrence College,’ U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement. ‘And when he got there, he met a group of friends who had their whole lives ahead of them. For the next decade, he used violence, threats, and psychological abuse to try to control and destroy their lives. He exploited them. He terrorized them. He tortured them. Let me be very clear. Larry Ray is a predator. An evil man who did evil things.’
The U.S. Attorney praised the bravery of the victims who testified in court, as well as the tireless efforts of the career prosecutors in his office and the law enforcement partners who worked to bring the defendant to justice.
‘This verdict would not have been possible without the victims who testified in court,’ Williams said. ‘We are in awe of their bravery in the face of incredible trauma. I also want to thank the career prosecutors in my Office, the Southern District of New York, and our law enforcement partners, who stood with those victims and worked tirelessly to ensure that justice was done.’
Larry Ray’s exact sentence is not specified in the statement, but he has been convicted of sex trafficking. The case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of human trafficking and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s office revealed that the case was the result of a long and complex investigation, involving multiple law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. The verdict marks a significant victory for the victims and a testament to the determination of law enforcement to bring sex traffickers to justice.
As for Larry Ray, he will now face the consequences of his actions, and the public will finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief knowing that this evil man is behind bars.
Defendant: Larry Ray
Criminal Charges: Sex Trafficking
City: New York
State: New York
Date: 2023
Sentence: Convicted, sentence not specified
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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