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Date: 07-31-2020
Case Style:
United States of America v. Dishay Henderson
Case Number: 4:19-cr-00057-MW-MAF
Judge: Mark E. Walker
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida (Leon County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Tallahassee, FL - The United States of America charged Dishay Henderson, ate 36, with enticing a minor to engage in prostitution and sex trafficking a minor.
“Sex trafficking of minors has absolutely no place in our society,” said U.S. Attorney Keefe. “It is a shameful, despicable practice, and the United States Attorney’s Office is committed to working closely with our federal, state, and local partners to pursue justice on behalf of the victims of this heinous crime.”
Henderson used his Tallahassee residence in early 2018 as a location for commercial sex trafficking and drug activity. He specifically harbored and solicited a 16-year-old girl, prostituting her to others for personal and financial gain. At times, his methods were violent and aggressive. In announcing the sentence, Chief United States District Judge Mark E. Walker noted that the sentence was, in part, aimed to deter others from “preying on the most vulnerable among us.”
Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Spaven prosecuted the case, which was jointly investigated by the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
“I continue to be amazed by the outstanding work of TPD’s Special Victims Unit, specifically Investigator Beth Bascom. Once again, her tireless dedication to defend some of our most vulnerable citizens has resulted in a predator being taken off the streets. We appreciate the support and cooperation of HSI and our partner agencies,” TPD Chief Lawrence Revell said.
“This predator used sex trafficking to profit from the sexual abuse of young girls,” said Micah McCombs, acting Deputy Special Agent in Charge for HSI in Tampa. “The sentencing he received highlights the gravity of this crime, and we are proud the Tallahassee Police Department and our HSI special agents stopped him from doing more harm to young children.”
COERCION OR ENTICEMENT OF FEMALE
(1s)
SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN OR BY FORCE, FRAUD OR COERCION
(2s-3s) Defendant sentenced to 300 months BOP as to Counts 1-3 to run concurrently. Life term of supervised release as to Counts 1-3 to run concurrently. SMA $300. No Fine. Sentence to run concurrently with any sentence imposed in state court cases 18CF1585 & 18CF1027
Outcome:
Defendant was sentenced to 25 years' in prison.
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