Seattle Massage Parlors: Californians sentenced in sex trafficking scheme
December 2nd, 2009
SEATTLE (ICE) — A California man who was the subject of a long-term investigation into a prostitution ring and money laundering conspiracy in the Seattle area was sentenced today to 22 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Jesus “Jesse” DeLeon, 47, of Irvine, California, pleaded guilty in July 2009 to conspiracy charges of transporting individuals in furtherance of prostitution. He and his co-conspirators operated several brothels housed in massage parlors and tanning salons in the greater Seattle area.
A second defendant in the case, Donald Kerry Frey, 38, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., was sentenced earlier this week to two years in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the conspiracy. He assisted DeLeon with running the brothels, and picking up large cash payments from the individual who managed the businesses.
Post a comment