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A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl in San Diego, California, while also being ordered to pay $7,000 in restitution.
Vincent Bailey, 25, was found guilty of sex trafficking the minor victim between June 25 and July 15, 2024, in three cities, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
According to the investigation, Bailey contacted the victim via Instagram on June 25 and pursued a sexual relationship with her before introducing her into the life of prostitution around Las Vegas.
The next day, on June 26, Bailey took the minor victim to Los Angeles and began sex trafficking her on the “blade” on Figuera Street, a geographical area known for prostitution activity.
On July 4, Bailey took the minor victim from Los Angeles to San Diego to further sex traffic her on Roosevelt Ave. On July 5, the victim bravely reached out for help and awaited the arrival of National City police officers at a local restaurant.
On July 14, 2024, the minor victim was again reported missing by her mother and was later discovered to have been branded with a tattoo under her left eye that matched a tattoo that Bailey also had under his eye.
The San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, National City Police Department, California Highway Patrol, San Diego County District Attorney Office, Department of Homeland Security Investigations, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Diego, all collaborated on the investigation and arrest of Bailey.
“This sentence holds the defendant accountable for the cruelty and exploitation he inflicted on a vulnerable 16-year-old girl,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. “Branding a child as property and trafficking her for profit is an act of profound depravity. The 10-year prison term and $7,000 restitution order reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering justice for victims and ensuring traffickers pay for the harm they cause.”
The California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, expressed his satisfaction with the investigation and conviction of Bailey, stating, “I’m proud of the work our California DOJ-led San Diego Human Trafficking Taskforce did to investigate and hold accountable the perpetrator of these horrific crimes.”
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors are considered despicable crimes with no place in California, and the authorities are committed to combating these crimes and supporting survivors.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Sex Crimes|Human Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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