Three Fall River men charged with sex trafficking minors forced to have sex with more than 100 men – Fall River Reporter

An indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Boston charging six individuals for their alleged involvement in a sex trafficking conspiracy. It alleges that a minor victim was forced to engage in commercial sex acts with more than 100 men between the ages of 17 and 74. Another minor victim was allegedly forced to meet with 5 to 6 buyers of sexual services per day. It is further alleged that the adult victim was trafficked throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. The defendants allegedly kept all of the proceeds for their own financial gain and used threats and violence to maintain control over the victims.

Christy Parker, 26, of Fall River; Alexander Smalls, 25, of Beaufort County, South Carolina; Cory Primo, 42, of Fall River; Avvani Jeffers, 22, of Fall River; Tre'sean Reid, 21, of Beaufort County, South Carolina; and Tyreik Reid, 20, of Allendale, South Carolina, were charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; sex trafficking of a minor; and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Jeffers was arrested today and will appear in federal court in Boston later today. Smalls, Parker and Primo are currently in custody on state charges and will appear in federal court at a later date.

According to court filings, between January and August 2023, Parker and Smalls worked together — with the assistance of Primo, Jeffers and Smalls’ brothers, Tre’sean Reid and Tyreik Reid — in a scheme to coerce an adult victim and two minor victims into engaging in the sex trade in Massachusetts and neighboring states for their exclusive financial gain.

It is alleged that in early 2023, Parker contacted the adult victim, telling her she was homeless and needed a place to live. After moving in with the victim, Parker and her boyfriend, Smalls, allegedly forced the victim to quit her job and enter the sex trade. Parker and Smalls allegedly forced the victim to sign a “profit sharing contract,” which required the victim to “remain loyal, humble and focused.” Subsequently, Parker and Smalls allegedly forced the victim to engage in commercial sexual activity – planning and coordinating commercial sex acts and fixing prices – and took all of the profits. It is alleged that Parker used physical violence, threats of violence and other threats to maintain control. It is further alleged that in the spring of 2023, Parker traveled with the victim to South Carolina, where she continued to sexually traffic the victim and collect all of the proceeds. Upon returning from South Carolina, Parker enlisted the help of Primo and Jeffers to traffic the victim throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In July 2023, Parker was introduced to a 16-year-old minor victim and, shortly thereafter, allegedly forced the minor victim to begin engaging in the sex trade. Specifically, Parker allegedly forced the minor victim to engage in commercial sex acts with more than 100 men ranging in age from 17 to 74. It is further alleged that Parker used various methods to maintain control over the minor victim, including physical abuse, threats of violence, alcohol, marijuana, starvation and lack of sleep. Specifically, Parker allegedly beat the minor victim if she fell asleep, because a customer could ask for it at any time. On one occasion, Parker allegedly refused to feed the minor victim for 4-5 days after failing to collect the full fee from a buyer. It is alleged that Parker regularly beat and strangled the minor victim and did not let her receive medical care when she suffered a miscarriage.

In August 2023, Parker allegedly began trafficking a 17-year-old minor victim who had run away from a group home. Parker allegedly forced the minor victim to meet 5 to 6 clients per day, from which Parker would receive all the profits. Parker also allegedly threatened to physically assault the minor victim if she did not work.

“The allegations in this case are truly chilling. According to this indictment, a minor victim in this case was forced to have sex for money with over 100 different men. This young girl is someone’s daughter, she is someone’s granddaughter. It is difficult to conceive of conduct more despicable than that set forth in these charges. Sex trafficking is not a remote problem; it occurs right here in our neighborhoods and often goes unnoticed or unreported,” said Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy. “Our office relentlessly pursues the individuals who inflict such exploitation and suffering simply to line their own pockets. We are using every resource at our disposal to hold perpetrators accountable and seek justice for every victim.”

“For too long, these victims have endured heinous brutality and unimaginable torture, allegedly at the hands of individuals whose actions can only be described as purely evil. The crimes described today illustrate the inhumanity and depravity with which the defendants are accused of operating their money-making scheme,” said Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of HSI New England. “While these arrests are an important step toward achieving justice, we recognize that they mark only the beginning of three survivors' journey to healing. HSI New England, in collaboration with its law enforcement partners, is committed to ensuring that all victims of trafficking have access to the programs, services and resources necessary for their future recovery and success. »

If you or someone you know may be affected by or a victim of commercial sex trafficking, please contact [email protected].

The charge of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion carries a sentence of at least 15 years and up to life in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The charge of sex trafficking of a minor carries a sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The charge of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking carries a sentence of up to life in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the statutes that govern sentencing in a criminal case.

Acting U.S. Attorney Levy, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and HSI SAC Krol made the announcement. The Somerset, Fall River, and Seekonk police departments, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Beaufort County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Riley-Cunniffe, Chief of the Civil Rights and Human Trafficking Unit, and Attorney Francisco Zornosa of the Civil Rights Division’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit are prosecuting the case.

The details contained in the indictment are allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.