October 22, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announce the disbanding of a long-running, Philadelphia-based human trafficking ring with charges against 22 individuals. Terrance L. Jones, of Philadelphia, is the alleged leader of the ring, having posed as a female ("Julia") to recruit commercial sex workers, who were taken to and from "dates" by drivers hired by Jones. Jones, 52, is charged with corrupt organizations, trafficking in individuals, involuntary servitude, criminal conspiracy, and related offenses. He was arrested on Oct. 18 and arraigned. Bail was set at $2 million.
Terrance L. Jones, of Philadelphia, is the alleged leader of the ring, having posed as a female ("Julia") to recruit commercial sex workers, who were taken to and from "dates" by drivers hired by Jones.
Jones, 52, is charged with corrupt organizations, trafficking in individuals, involuntary servitude, criminal conspiracy, and related offenses. He was arrested on Oct. 18 and arraigned. Bail was set at $2 million.
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