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Colorado Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking by Force
DES MOINES, Iowa – A jury found Antoinne Lee Washington, 33, guilty of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and one count of transportation for prostitution. Sentencing has been scheduled for December 5, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., before United States District Court Judge Stephanie Rose.
Washington was charged with sex trafficking of an adult by force, fraud, or coercion, from May through September 2017. During trial, the government presented evidence that Washington had a relationship with the victim for several years, during which time the victim engaged in commercial sex acts for Washington’s financial benefit.
The evidence showed Washington coerced the victim into engaging in sex acts by imposing a series of rules upon the victim, such as calling him “Daddy”. Washington also required the victim to turn over to him the proceeds from sex acts, and that he prohibited her from looking at African American males.
Washington enforced these rules through threats of physical force and assaults on the victim, to include beating and burning the victim. From May through September 2017, Washington transported the victim through several states so that she would engage in commercial sex acts for his benefit.
Sex trafficking of an adult by force, fraud, or coercion is punishable by a minimum of fifteen years’ imprisonment, and up to life imprisonment. Transportation for prostitution is punishable by up to ten years’ imprisonment.
Human trafficking is defined as a crime involving the exploitation of youth under the age of 18 for commercial sex; the exploitation of adults for commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion; and the exploitation of any individual for compelled labor. Anyone who suspects human trafficking is occurring is urged to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Urbandale Police Department, and the case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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