WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division issued the following news release:
A federal jury in the District of Columbia convicted Devontee Parker, 38, of Dallas, today for sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, interstate transportation for purpose of prostitution, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering.
"Devontee Parkertraffickedvulnerable womenbyintimidating them withphysical violence to make money," said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department's Criminal Division. "The courage of the victim resulted in compelling testimony that secured this important conviction, which will ensure that Parker will never be able to traffic victims again."
"I am proud of the deep ex...