A New Jersey man faces costs for allegedly sex trafficking New York City youngsters over the course of a number of weeks, prosecutors introduced Friday.
Patterson resident Walter Melvin, 29, was charged with two counts of sex trafficking a baby and two counts of sex trafficking.
In keeping with court docket paperwork, in September 2022 Melvin allegedly met two teen women, aged 16 and 15 years previous, in Occasions Sq.. After promising them medication and the chance to earn cash by prostitution, Melvin allegedly introduced the ladies again to New Jersey and inside just a few days, he allegedly arrange prostitution adverts on-line, which included nude pictures of the 15-year-old.
Over the course of six weeks, Melvin allegedly communicated immediately with the boys who answered his commercials and organized for them to have sex with one of many teens at his residence. Melvin additionally allegedly beat the 15-year-old on a number of events and raped the 16-year-old when she returned to his residence, the place he stored a gun, weeks later in an try and power her into continued prostitution.
“Walter Melvin allegedly preyed on and took advantage of two teenage girls in a deliberate plan to engage them in prostitution,” stated District Legal professional Alvin Bragg. “Nobody should have to endure the type of psychological, physical and emotional abuse that these young survivors experienced. Our Office is focused on prosecuting those who engage in this horrific behavior, while also supporting the survivors throughout these cases and helping them heal.”