Date: 09-16-2024

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United States of America v. Troy Shelvin Cannon

Case Number: 24cr0135

Judge: Cynthia Bashant

Court: The United States District Court for the Southern District of California (San Deigo County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

San Diego California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking by fraud, force, or coercion
Violent Sex Trafficker Sentenced to More than 15 Years in Prison

The jury found that Troy Shelvin Cannon from Las Vegas was sex trafficking an adult female victim and taking the money she earned from engaging in commercial sex acts to use for his own personal profit. Over many months, Cannon coerced the victim to continually engage in prostitution. For example, Cannon texted the victim messages that stated, in part:

“And ima choke you so hard”
“You making this ass whooping worse”
“Bitch make some trap”
“Hoe I got accolades and receipts and videos bout my pimping”
On December 20, 2023, Cannon followed through on his prior threats, violently assaulting the victim by strangling her and punching her face. Cannon left his victim with multiple serious injuries, which caused, in part, significant swelling to her forehead, bruising on her arms, and abrasions throughout her body.

According to evidence presented at trial, this was not Cannon’s first foray into “pimping.” For example, in 2021, Cannon was arrested for pandering in Las Vegas after he tried to traffic a detective who was undercover as a prostitute.

“Cannon used violence and intimidation to exploit a human being for profit,” said U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath. “The court imposed a sentence today holding him accountable, and sending a message that this kind of crime for greed will not be tolerated in San Diego.”

“HSI is committed to protecting the vulnerable and keeping our communities safe,” said Christopher Davis, acting special agent in charge for HSI San Diego. “Every time HSI and our law enforcement partners are successful at apprehending violent predators, we deliver a strong message - exploitation will not be tolerated, and those who prey on the weak will face the full weight of the law.”

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Derek Ko, Katie Grammenidis and Lyndzie Carter.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 188 months in prison

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