This criminal trial concerned charges against Johnathan Cox and Steven Cox related to sex trafficking, procuring, advertising sexual services, financial benefit from sexual services, and aggravated assault.
The complainant (C) alleged Johnathan initiated her involvement in the sex trade, managed her activities, and took her earnings, as well as physically assaulting her.
Steven, Johnathan's father, was accused of facilitating C's sex work by renting hotel rooms and paying for advertisements.
The court found the complainant's testimony credible and largely reliable, while rejecting Johnathan's evidence as unbelievable.
Steven's evidence was found conflicted, acknowledging his efforts to help C but also his knowledge and facilitation of her sex work.
Johnathan was found guilty on all counts except one procuring charge (over 18), while Steven was found guilty only of advertising sexual services, being acquitted of procuring and financial benefit charges due to a lack of specific intent to facilitate the purchase of sex.
