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"AFFIDAVIT.

Prostitution- Promoting.

39-13-515.

. . . In Davidson County, did unlawfully Promote a Commercial Sex Act.

And that the probable cause is as follows:

Suspect xxxx xxxx was taken into custody following an undercover detective conducting a transaction of one hundred dollars for sex acts by co-defendant. Detectives are aware of xxxx from previous investigations. Xxxx required the co-defendant / victim to post sexual advertisements on backpage, and perform sex acts with numerous men daily, xxxx would then use the money to further his use of heroin and also provide victim / co-defendant with heroin to keep her addicted and in servitude to him. The victim / co-defendant stated she feared xxxx and had hidden a knife and pepper spray to protect herself. Xxxx mentally and physically abused the victim / co-defendant and she was afraid for her safety and wellbeing. Xxxx has been warned on previous occasions when evidence / probable cause did not exist to make arrest. A consent search of his vehicle led to the recovery of a digital gram scale and less than. 01 grams heroin on a white cotton which was ontop of a spoon evidence collected and digitally photographed. Xxxx was arrested and taken to CJC booked and jailed."

NOTES: The provider does not appear to have been charged; bond for the pimp was set at $15k.

-Jeepster1

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"AFFIDAVIT.

Prostitution- Promoting.

39-13-515.

. . . In Davidson County, did unlawfully Promote a Commercial Sex Act.

And that the probable cause is as follows:

Suspect xxxx xxxx was taken into custody following an undercover detective conducting a transaction of one hundred dollars for sex acts by co-defendant. Detectives are aware of xxxx from previous investigations. Xxxx required the co-defendant / victim to post sexual advertisements on backpage, and perform sex acts with numerous men daily, xxxx would then use the money to further his use of heroin and also provide victim / co-defendant with heroin to keep her addicted and in servitude to him. The victim / co-defendant stated she feared xxxx and had hidden a knife and pepper spray to protect herself. Xxxx mentally and physically abused the victim / co-defendant and she was afraid for her safety and wellbeing. Xxxx has been warned on previous occasions when evidence / probable cause did not exist to make arrest. A consent search of his vehicle led to the recovery of a digital gram scale and less than. 01 grams heroin on a white cotton which was ontop of a spoon evidence collected and digitally photographed. Xxxx was arrested and taken to CJC booked and jailed."

NOTES: The provider does not appear to have been charged; bond for the pimp was set at $15k.

-Jeepster1[/QUOTE]That affidavit reads like a description of the classic pimp stereotype. Drug addict hooks provider and turns her into an addict, keeps her in line with combo of drugs plus threats of violence. Hell, if you look up pimp in the dictionary you might see a picture of this guy. Based on that affidavit it is not surprising that the authorities would view the provider as a victim and try to steer her into treatment instead of jail. Hard to argue, either. Seems like an extreme situation, assuming of course that the affidavit is true. If it is he is a real scumbag.

Affidavit from late April:

[I]Charged/Cited Offense
Prost.
Disposition: Dismissed Request of State 4/24/2015

". . . . has probable cause to believe that the defendant named above on 04/23/2015 in Davidson County, did intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in prostitution. The probable cause is as follows:

The subject was a known prostitute in a known prostitution area. I made contact with the subject and asked her if she wanted to make some money. She stated yes, but where would we go. I directed her to the Congress motel across the street. She then asked me if I was the police. I stated no and then she searched me for a wire and a gun or anything that would give me away as being the police. During the search she grabbed my genitals and my groin area to prove to her I was not the police. Before I would take her to the room I asked what I could get because I did not have a lot of money. She stated she would not talk about it before we got into the room. she stated she would give me what I wanted and its good.[/I]

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Gentleman, please let me know if these reports are getting on your nerves. Personally, I think they give valuable insight into the legal process.

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=UpForItNow;2491494]That affidavit reads like a description of the classic pimp stereotype. Drug addict hooks provider and turns her into an addict, keeps her in line with combo of drugs plus threats of violence. Hell, if you look up pimp in the dictionary you might see a picture of this guy. Based on that affidavit it is not surprising that the authorities would view the provider as a victim and try to steer her into treatment instead of jail. Hard to argue, either. Seems like an extreme situation, assuming of course that the affidavit is true. If it is he is a real scumbag.[/QUOTE]I found a little info on the pimp in question. Eastern European origin (probably Ukraine), age 22, was at one point a local college student. Became a naturalized US citizen in 2012.

-Jeepster1.

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"AFFIDAVIT.

Prostitution- Promoting.

39-13-515.

. . . In Davidson County, did unlawfully Promote a Commercial Sex Act.

And that the probable cause is as follows:

Suspect xxxx xxxx was taken into custody following an undercover detective conducting a transaction of one hundred dollars for sex acts by co-defendant. Detectives are aware of xxxx from previous investigations. Xxxx required the co-defendant / victim to post sexual advertisements on backpage, and perform sex acts with numerous men daily, xxxx would then use the money to further his use of heroin and also provide victim / co-defendant with heroin to keep her addicted and in servitude to him. The victim / co-defendant stated she feared xxxx and had hidden a knife and pepper spray to protect herself. Xxxx mentally and physically abused the victim / co-defendant and she was afraid for her safety and wellbeing. Xxxx has been warned on previous occasions when evidence / probable cause did not exist to make arrest. A consent search of his vehicle led to the recovery of a digital gram scale and less than. 01 grams heroin on a white cotton which was ontop of a spoon evidence collected and digitally photographed. Xxxx was arrested and taken to CJC booked and jailed."

NOTES: The provider does not appear to have been charged; bond for the pimp was set at $15k.

-Jeepster1[/QUOTE]Wow this officer saw the SW get into a truck, then followed the truck to his house. Minutes later officer knocks on the door and they both admit the act and even invited the officer in. Just dumb! I would had told the officer to fuck off stalker!

T. C. A. 39-13-513.

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, Has probable cause to believe that the defendant named above on in Davidson County, did intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in prostitution. The probable cause is as follows: The subject is a known prostitute in a known prostitution area. I observed her get into a white ford pickup truck. They sat in the parking lot for a few minutes and drove off. I followed them to xxx Ave. I knocked on the door and observed xxx answer the door while zipping up his pants. I spoke to xxx about the situation. He stated he offered her 20 dollars for sex. He stated he had given her the money and was about to perform the sexual act when I knocked on the door. I spoke to the subject about the incident and she stated he offered her 20 dollars for sex. She then retrieved the 20 dollars from her right pants pocket and handed it to me. Further conversation I asked her if she had anything illegal in the house. She stated she had a few crack pipes. She allowed me to walk with her back to her room, where she retrieved the crack pipes from the closet. The crack pipes had drug residue inside of it from prior use.

[QUOTE=UpForItNow;2491494]That affidavit reads like a description of the classic pimp stereotype. Drug addict hooks provider and turns her into an addict, keeps her in line with combo of drugs plus threats of violence. Hell, if you look up pimp in the dictionary you might see a picture of this guy. Based on that affidavit it is not surprising that the authorities would view the provider as a victim and try to steer her into treatment instead of jail. Hard to argue, either. Seems like an extreme situation, assuming of course that the affidavit is true. If it is he is a real scumbag.[/QUOTE]Don't you think the terms pimp & scumbag are a bit demeaning?

I would call him an "entrepreneur".

[URL]http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2015/06/01/glenn-funk-fires-nashville-sex-trafficking-prosecutor/28321107/[/URL]

[B]Nashville sex-trafficking prosecutor fired[/B]

"An assistant prosecutor who founded The Hannah Project that helps victims of sex trafficking has been fired from the Nashville District Attorney's office.

Antoinette Welch, well known in Nashville for her work combating human trafficking, said in an email to The Tennessean she found out Sunday via an unsigned, courier-delivered letter she was being terminated.

"I can confirm that she is no longer with the office," said Dorinda Carter, a spokeswoman for District Attorney Glenn Funk. Carter did not know how Welch's departure would impact The Hannah Project, a program that helps prostitutes and victims of trafficking through education and guidance in the court system. Welch started the program in 2011.

Welch's firing is the latest in Funk's overhaul after he took office in September. An analysis of human resources records by The Tennessean found that 17 — now 18 — assistant prosecutors have left the office in the past year, for a variety of reasons.

Most recently to gain media attention was the firing in March of Brian Holmgren, a child abuse prosecutor. Funk would not comment on reasons for that firing, saying his office does not discuss personnel issues.

But the day after Holmgren's last day, Funk announced about 130 child physical and sexual abuse cases had not been acted upon. Some of those cases were in the unit Holmgren supervised.

Funk has made moves to create dedicated prosecution units on key issues, including a beefed-up domestic violence support team. And less than two weeks ago, Funk announced that Welch would be part of new unit dedicated to cracking down on sex trafficking. Those in the unit include Assistant District Attorney Zoe Sams and Assistant District Attorney Vince Wyatt.

"The office continues to be committed to the issue of human trafficking and supporting victims," Carter said.

Welch had worked in the office since 2008. In November she prosecuted a man whose case was believed to be the first conviction of a customer of sex trafficking in the state. That man, Michael Kohlmeyer, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in April.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. ".

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=Jeepster1;2492440][URL]http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/davidson/2015/06/01/glenn-funk-fires-nashville-sex-trafficking-prosecutor/28321107/[/URL]

[B]Nashville sex-trafficking prosecutor fired[/B]

"An assistant prosecutor who founded The Hannah Project that helps victims of sex trafficking has been fired from the Nashville District Attorney's office.

Antoinette Welch, well known in Nashville for her work combating human trafficking, said in an email to The Tennessean she found out Sunday via an unsigned, courier-delivered letter she was being terminated.

"I can confirm that she is no longer with the office," said Dorinda Carter, a spokeswoman for District Attorney Glenn Funk. Carter did not know how Welch's departure would impact The Hannah Project, a program that helps prostitutes and victims of trafficking through education and guidance in the court system. Welch started the program in 2011.

Welch's firing is the latest in Funk's overhaul after he took office in September. An analysis of human resources records by The Tennessean found that 17 now 18 assistant prosecutors have left the office in the past year, for a variety of reasons.

Most recently to gain media attention was the firing in March of Brian Holmgren, a child abuse prosecutor. Funk would not comment on reasons for that firing, saying his office does not discuss personnel issues.

But the day after Holmgren's last day, Funk announced about 130 child physical and sexual abuse cases had not been acted upon. Some of those cases were in the unit Holmgren supervised.

Funk has made moves to create dedicated prosecution units on key issues, including a beefed-up domestic violence support team. And less than two weeks ago, Funk announced that Welch would be part of new unit dedicated to cracking down on sex trafficking. Those in the unit include Assistant District Attorney Zoe Sams and Assistant District Attorney Vince Wyatt.

"The office continues to be committed to the issue of human trafficking and supporting victims," Carter said.

Welch had worked in the office since 2008. In November she prosecuted a man whose case was believed to be the first conviction of a customer of sex trafficking in the state. That man, Michael Kohlmeyer, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in April.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. ".

-Jeepster1.[/QUOTE]So help me understand. If you are a monger who is enjoying the services of a provider and paying for that service, and that provider turns out to be an alleged victim of sex trafficking you could possible go away for a long time. Am I reading this below correctly?

"Welch had worked in the office since 2008. In November she prosecuted a man whose case was believed to be the first conviction of a customer of sex trafficking in the state. That man, Michael Kohlmeyer, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in April".

[QUOTE=BabblinB;2492291]Don't you think the terms pimp & scumbag are a bit demeaning?

I would call him an "entrepreneur".[/QUOTE]Yes, and I would say them again, IF the affidavit of the arresting Uncle is true, which is a big assumption. We all know they would never lie, right? LOL.

The activity as described is extremely demeaning to the provider. The way I see it, an "entrepreneur" deserves respect. Anyone who does what is described in that affidavit (again, IF it happened like that) deserves no respect, IMHO. Not to mention that it is the exact image that keeps the general public so hateful toward our hobby in general. People are never willing to admit that many of the ladies are in their profession voluntarily, and actually enjoy themselves while they are earning a living. They are the real entrepreneurs here, as I see it.

Just my two cents of course.

[QUOTE=VanillaStick;2492456]So help me understand. If you are a monger who is enjoying the services of a provider and paying for that service, and that provider turns out to be an alleged victim of sex trafficking you could possible go away for a long time. Am I reading this below correctly?

"Welch had worked in the office since 2008. In November she prosecuted a man whose case was believed to be the first conviction of a customer of sex trafficking in the state. That man, Michael Kohlmeyer, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in April".[/QUOTE]If you search the guy's name you'll find that he was trying to procure sex with a child. Not a normal scenario.

He had built a windowless room in his house, seemingly for a captive. This was a well-deserved prosecution.

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=UpForItNow;2492461]Yes, and I would say them again, IF the affidavit of the arresting Uncle is true, which is a big assumption. We all know they would never lie, right? LOL.

The activity as described is extremely demeaning to the provider. The way I see it, an "entrepreneur" deserves respect. Anyone who does what is described in that affidavit (again, IF it happened like that) deserves no respect, IMHO. Not to mention that it is the exact image that keeps the general public so hateful toward our hobby in general. People are never willing to admit that many of the ladies are in their profession voluntarily, and actually enjoy themselves while they are earning a living. They are the real entrepreneurs here, as I see it.

Just my two cents of course.[/QUOTE]100% sure BabblinB was joking about not being PC. He's pretty droll.

-Jeepster1.

[QUOTE=UpForItNow;2492461]Yes, and I would say them again, IF the affidavit of the arresting Uncle is true, which is a big assumption. We all know they would never lie, right? LOL.

The activity as described is extremely demeaning to the provider. The way I see it, an "entrepreneur" deserves respect. Anyone who does what is described in that affidavit (again, IF it happened like that) deserves no respect, IMHO. Not to mention that it is the exact image that keeps the general public so hateful toward our hobby in general. People are never willing to admit that many of the ladies are in their profession voluntarily, and actually enjoy themselves while they are earning a living. They are the real entrepreneurs here, as I see it.

Just my two cents of course.[/QUOTE]This was an obvious joke. I am totally against trafficking. Scumbags, YES! I fully agree with you that many of the ladies are working on their own.

Unfortunately, a good number are not. They are victims.

[QUOTE=Jeepster1;2492507]If you search the guy's name you'll find that he was trying to procure sex with a child. Not a normal scenario.

He had built a windowless room in his house, seemingly for a captive. This was a well-deserved prosecution.

-Jeepster1.[/QUOTE]Yes, he is deserving. The media certainly didn't state it that way, in what I saw. They made it sound like he was just paying for services. I don't condone anything you mentioned here, or sex trafficking. I believe there are many women out there that enjoy the hobby as much as we do.

[QUOTE=Jeepster1;2492510]100% sure BabblinB was joking about not being PC. He's pretty droll.

-Jeepster1.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=BabblinB;2492631]This was an obvious joke. I am totally against trafficking. Scumbags, YES! I fully agree with you that many of the ladies are working on their own.

Unfortunately, a good number are not. They are victims.[/QUOTE]BabblinB,

Not trying to come down on you in any way. I didn't read your post as a joke at first, but am glad to know that it was. Sorry, man.

[QUOTE=VanillaStick;2492684]Yes, he is deserving. The media certainly didn't state it that way, in what I saw. They made it sound like he was just paying for services. I don't condone anything you mentioned here, or sex trafficking. I believe there are many women out there that enjoy the hobby as much as we do.[/QUOTE]I had trouble remembering where I had read about his "secret room;" it was in the current cover story of the Nashville Scene. There was no mention of it being windowless, possibly I inferred it from this quote:

"I saw pictures this guy built a concrete slab room with nothing but a toilet and a cot and a door opening only to his bedroom," says Smith, who sat in the courtroom for Kohlmeyer's sentencing. "He has serious problems. ".

[URL]http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/sex-trafficking-of-minors-remains-a-dirty-secret-andmdash-and-agents-officers-and-victims-supporters-want-to-bring-it-into-the-light/Content?oid=5134970[/URL]

-Jeepster1.