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LI Man Who Forced Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter Gets Prison
A Long Island man will spend more than a decade in prison for forcing an 18-year-old homeless woman into prostitution.
Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Dec. 11, after pleading guilty to sex trafficking and related charges.
Prosecutors said Persaud met the victim in July 2023 on Omegle, an online chat platform. She had been sleeping in New York City subways and told Persaud she was homeless.
Persaud offered her food, clean clothes, a shower, and a place to sleep. He then drove the victim to a parking lot in Shirley …
Owner, Employees Of Sayville Motel Accused Of Facilitating Sex Trafficking, Drug Sales
The owner and employees of a Long Island motel were charged after investigators found that they allowed and profited from prostitution and narcotics trafficking at the business.
The news comes after an investigation into activities at the Sayville Motor Lodge, according to an announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
Peace said the following individuals were charged with sex trafficking conspiracy and managing a drug premises:
Narendarakuma Dadarwala, age 76, of Sayville
Shardaben Dadarwala, age 69, of Sayville
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