A Memphis man has been found guilty of sex trafficking a minor in a shocking case that has left authorities reeling.
Laron Matlock, 33, of Memphis, pleaded guilty to the sex trafficking of a 16-year-old girl, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III of the Western District of Tennessee and Special Agent in Charge Todd McCall of the FBI’s Memphis Division.
According to court documents, Matlock purchased a bus ticket for the 16-year-old girl to travel from Chicago to Memphis on July 28, 2012, for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. Matlock further admitted to transporting the victim from Memphis to Nashville for the purpose of prostitution.
Matlock was arrested on Aug. 1, 2012, after he returned to Memphis with the victim and attempted to take her to a customer’s house for the purpose of prostitution. The victim was rescued by authorities, and Matlock was subsequently charged.
The case was investigated by the Civil Rights Human Trafficking Taskforce, the FBI’s Memphis Division, and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. This case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney Mi Yung Park of the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian K. Coleman of the Western District of Tennessee.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 30, 2015, before U.S. District Judge Jon Phipps McCalla of the Western District of Tennessee. Matlock faces serious charges and a significant sentence for his crimes.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate this disturbing case, one thing is clear: human trafficking is a serious issue that requires immediate attention and action.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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