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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to sex trafficking linked with drug offenses

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A Massachusetts man, Marvin Pompilus, 39, from Stoughton, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to sex trafficking and drug offenses. The charges include four counts of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.

Court documents reveal that between October 2021 and October 2022, Pompilus conspired to use force, threats, fraud, and coercion to compel three adult victims into commercial sex acts in Randolph, Massachusetts. In September 2022, he also compelled another victim into similar acts. Additionally, he was found in possession of cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute during a police stop in September 2022.

Pompilus targeted victims who were addicted to opioids and cocaine. He promised them drugs like cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in exchange for engaging in commercial sex acts while keeping all profits for himself. His criminal activities resumed shortly after his release from state prison in October 2021; he had previously been convicted on similar charges in February 2018.

“This defendant callously picked up right where he left off when he was released from state prison," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. "The defendant specifically targeted victims who were struggling with addiction... The Justice Department will continue to investigate and prosecute human traffickers who exploit... those experiencing substance abuse disorders.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy for the District of Massachusetts stated: “Marvin Pompilus targeted and brutalized his victims... These crimes are a violation of human dignity and human rights."

Special Agent Jodi Cohen of the FBI Boston Field Office commented: “Marvin Pompilus admitted today that as soon as he got out of state prison for sex trafficking... What he did is unconscionable.”

Pompilus faces a minimum penalty of 12 years in prison at his sentencing hearing scheduled for January 23, 2025. The case was investigated by the FBI Boston Field Office along with Massachusetts State Police and Randolph Police Department.

Chief Liz Riley-Cunniffe for the District of Massachusetts' Civil Rights Unit along with Trial Attorney Meghan Tokash are prosecuting this case.

The public is encouraged to report any information about human trafficking through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org.

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