Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury indicted Jason David Young, 32, of New Carrollton, Maryland on charges arising from sex trafficking. The superseding indictment adds charges of sex trafficking and coercion to the original indictment returned in 2015 charging Young with being a felon in possession of firearms.
The superseding indictment alleges that Young, also known as “J Bird,” “Bird,” and “Chris,”, was a pimp who trafficked at least four women who were Maryland residents to engage in sex for money. Young directed three of the women to deliver drugs to individuals, including customers, and also provided drugs to women who worked for him, including crack cocaine and opioids.
Young used violence to force at least three of the women to engage in sex for money, and directed women working for him to also use violence. The indictment further alleges that from August to December 15, 2014, two of the women stole handguns from an individual and gave them to Young. Young had previously been convicted of felonies and was prohibited from possessing the firearms.
Young faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and a maximum of life in prison on each of two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and on each of three counts for sex trafficking; and 20 years in prison on each of two counts for coercion and enticement. An initial appearance is expected later this week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.
The case was investigated by the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, formed in 2007 to discover and rescue victims of human trafficking while identifying and prosecuting offenders. Members include federal, state and local law enforcement, as well as victim service providers and local community members.
Report suspected instances of human trafficking to HSI’s tip line at 866-DHS-2ICE (1-866-347-2423) or by completing its online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock by investigators. United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended HSI Baltimore and local law enforcement for their work in the investigation and prosecution.
According to the superseding indictment, Young persuaded and coerced one woman to travel from Maryland to Virginia on February 27, 2014, and persuaded and coerced two women to travel from Maryland to Tennessee from January 18 to 21, 2014. Young transported the women working for him to hotel rooms and residences occupied by customers.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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