Two Wichitans face federal sex trafficking charges
Federal charges were brought against two Wichita residents Wednesday related to sex trafficking crimes, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom.
Martin D. Muldrow Jr., 36, and Breaira S. Bland, 22, were charged with one count of sex trafficking, one count of causing a person to cross state lines for purposes of prostitution, two counts of transporting a person across state lines for prostitution and one count of traveling from Kansas to Texas for the purpose of prostitution.
According to the indictment, the acts occurred from at least May 4 and continued to on or about May 20.
If convicted, the crimes carry the following penalties:
▪ Sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion: Not less than 15 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.
▪ Causing a person to cross state lines for prostitution: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $250,000.
▪ Transporting a person across state lines for prostitution: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.
▪ Traveling across state lines for the purpose of prostitution: A maximum penalty of five years and a fine up to $250,000.
Matt Riedl: 316-268-6660, @RiedlMatt
This story was originally published December 9, 2015 at 8:48 PM with the headline "Two Wichitans face federal sex trafficking charges."