State v. Mr. G (DMC No. 17887) – (2 Counts) Felony Child Sex Trafficking, and (1 Count) Felony Money Laundering – Reduced to Attempt and Probation (with Zero Days in Jail) – Maricopa County Superior Court (Case No. CR2021-140676)
Mr. G was on the website MegaPersonals.com. This particular website requires users to be 21 years of age or older. There was an advertisement that said “Bored Broke Bummed, Seeking only Men, Age 21,” and the name that came with it was “Maddie.” This site was frequented by prostitutes.
When Mr. G contacted Maddie, Maddie then said she was 16 years old, and Mr. G stated he could not meet her “unless you can prove you’re not a cop” and asked for a “booty pick.” Eventually, Maddie stated she has a friend, and says that they could both perform oral sex on Mr. G for 100 dollars each. During this time, Mr. G asked for several photos, which later included pictures of females that clearly looked to be over 21 years of age.
He agreed to meet at a Zia Records, and Maddie stated that her and her friend were just getting out of school. When he arrived at that location, the Police began texting him under the guise of being Maddie. Mr. G texted stating “one of you has to grab my junk to prove you’re not cops.” The Police then swooped in and Arrested Mr. G. When he was arrested he only had $21 on his person. He also told the Police that he was merely “thrill seeking” and was just texting without planning on going through with any sexual acts.
After he was Booked into Jail and charged with 2 Counts of Felony Child Sex Trafficking, and 1 Count of Felony Money Laundering, he then secured the services of DM Cantor to Defend him. During the course of our defense, we were able to show the Prosecutor that he arrived with only $21 (far short of the $200 promised), and it was unrealistic that 2 prostitutes would not have sex with somebody for $10.50 each. In addition, the photos that the Undercover Officers sent were clearly of females who were over 21 years of age. Ultimately, we were able to convince the Prosecutor to Reduce all the Charges down to an Attempt and Probation, with Zero Days in Jail. If Mr. G had been convicted of the original charges, he could have spent over 50 years in Prison.