TAMPA, Fla. – Dontae Burton, 39, Tampa, has been charged with sex trafficking of a minor. If convicted, Burton faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
According to court documents, Burton coordinated commercial sex acts on behalf of a minor victim after posting photographs of her on adult escort websites.
Burton told the minor victim how the dates worked and the portion of the money that he would receive from the dates. Burton transported the minor victim for the dates and received proceeds from her commercial sexual activity.
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated this case, which will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.
If you suspect human trafficking, call the HSI Tip Line at 877-4-HSI-TIP. Callers may remain anonymous. Information on the Justice Department’s efforts to combat human trafficking can be found at www.justice.gov/humantrafficking.
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