BOSTON – Alex Bou, a 22-year-old resident of Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with one count of attempted sex trafficking of a child. The grim details of the case emerged as Bou faced federal court today following his overnight arrest.
According to the charging documents, Bou responded to an advertisement on a site known for commercial sex acts, posing as a young woman looking for ‘flowers ready to blossom.’ His alleged conversation with an undercover agent culminated in an agreement to pay $175 for unprotected sex. The encounter took place at the arranged meeting location where Bou was apprehended.
The charges against Bou carry a severe penalty, including a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Special Agent in Charge Ted E. Docks of the FBI Boston Division jointly announced the charges, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of the Massachusetts State Police and the Boston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Craig E. Estes from the Human Trafficking & Civil Rights Unit are handling the prosecution.
For those affected or witnessing commercial sex trafficking, the Justice Department offers assistance through USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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