Agency Discussion and Reviews

[JmSuttr]

If BTT group are found guilty of sex trafficking then all of the Korean, Chinese, Russian, Latina, Japanese, Vietnamese, White or Black or Brown or Pink or Rainbow escorts with their patronizing pimps and drivers and assistances are done. However, the federal court in MA hates this situation. This is exactly why, unlike HSI's ambitious affidavit, MA DOJ has intentionally been using such benign expressions as "high-end brothel", "commercial sex act", "commercial sex buyers", "prostitution" instead of "sexual exploitation", "sex trafficking". And now MA AG has to prove if there was any commercial sex act that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age to move forward with the full accusations of HSI. In any case, this is fucking bullshit bigotry, fuck BTT! Who cares?

Not sure what your source is for that statement. Federal judges are a diverse bunch, so I don't see how a blanket statement can be made about any federal district.

Consider, for example, that if a judge with conservative leanings is assigned to the case, they're likely to have a negative view of the defendants because of their negative view about prostitution. OTOH, if a judge with liberal leanings is assigned to the case, they're likely to have a negative view of the defendants because of their negative view about (alleged) trafficking and victimization of women. Hard to see how this isn't a lose-lose for defendants.

Also, if the federal court in MA is truly an inhospitable environment, prosecutors could indict and pursue the case in VA. If they don't, that would seem to suggest they're not very concerned. As for what MA might do, I don't live there so I haven't been following local news and views. While (IIRC) it's not technically double-jeopardy for both the feds and MA to prosecute for the same activity, it does present some conflicts. For example, if the feds pursue asset forfeiture, then MA can't really go after the same pot of money. MA and VA could still move forward, but they'll obviously need to coordinate everything with the feds, and the fed prosecution will take precedence.

About the search warrant affidavit, it has only one purpose, to establish probable cause to search locations and seize evidence. The actual charges for trial will be in the indictment, which hasn't yet been issued. That's the next shoe to drop and it's my guess the feds are using what they found in the searches to finalize the indictment before presenting it to a Grand Jury. That will contain the info most relevant to what a judge and jury will be asked to consider, not the SW affidavit. So stay tuned!

Other provider agencies are obviously watching developments closely, and will certainly make adjustments. Just thinking out loud, one thing they might do is more clearly separate operations in different states. That's easier said than done, but it's the interstate aspect that gives the feds their best opening for involvement. Another possibility is changing to a "sex club" model. They could sell memberships that entitle members to a certain number of visits per month to the "club," and whatever happens during those visits is a private matter between individuals. The sticky point (pun intended) to that scenario is figuring out how to pay the providers in a way that sidesteps the "$ for sex" problem.

This isn't the first agency bust, nor will it be the last. Agencies will adapt, as will clients. It's my hope that, at a minimum, mongers will be shaken out of their complacency about the risks of giving up their PII. Just. Don't. Do. It.

[Markam]

It's not about being related or busted, but about being safe. After a major, national-news bust, most places are going to keep their head down in case local cops decide to look for their own glory and get a bust as well. Additionally, I imagine that a ton of mongers starting calling in sick and cancelling appointments so there may be less cash to go around. Finally, some of the girls who were planning to come in might also decide to skip Boston and DC for awhile, or just take a short vacation as a whole until the heat dies down.

This is the real lasting damage here for all of us. And things were just getting good with plenty of influx of K-girls and J-girls!! Now it's back to 2016!

[JackTato]

The general consensus on the Boston thread seems to be that this will blowback harder than expected. Definitely recommend anyone involved stay up to date on the thread.

http://www.usasexguide.nl/forum/show...Boston-Top-Ten

[SaintPolycarp]

If BTT group are found guilty of sex trafficking then all of the Korean, Chinese, Russian, Latina, Japanese, Vietnamese, White or Black or Brown or Pink or Rainbow escorts with their patronizing pimps and drivers and assistances are done. However, the federal court in MA hates this situation. This is exactly why, unlike HSI's ambitious affidavit, MA DOJ has intentionally been using such benign expressions as "high-end brothel", "commercial sex act", "commercial sex buyers", "prostitution" instead of "sexual exploitation", "sex trafficking". And now MA AG has to prove if there was any commercial sex act that was induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age to move forward with the full accusations of HSI. In any case, this is fucking bullshit bigotry, fuck BTT! Who cares?

[TommyDawson]

From the affadavid:

"23 Precise location information for Virginia Brothel Phone 2 received beginning on or about October 27,2023 through the date of this Affidavit placed it generally in a location other than Massachusetts. The location and holder of that device remains under investigation. While indeed Virginia Brothel Phone 2 is listed on Brown Eye Girl website, agents who interviewed customers who received prostitution services from the Virginia brothel locations learned that those customers communicated with Virginia Brothel Phone 1. ".

Sounds like the 2277 phone number was with someone other than the three people that got arrested. Possible the feds only got the 8262 phone.

[TommyDawson]

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2422

One thing to watch for is whether the defendants are permitted to proceed separately. Their lawyers will certainly request that and the feds will argue against it. If they're allowed to separate their cases from each other, things will get more complicated and take longer. I don't expect any charges against providers so, if they're involved at all, it'll probably be as witnesses. If that happens, the feds will carefully pick a woman who has a "coerced victim" story to tell. But I'm just thinking out loud because, as I said earlier, I doubt this will go to trial.

This is interesting.

I wonder what mongers who went to BEG should be rooting for.

A quick plea deal would draw less media attention.

But if this draws out, and states don't want to proceed until it ends, the statute of limitations would start to kick in for more people as the days go by.

[SonChi]

We all know that none of the girls at BTT were trafficked! They all were as independent as the girls on Eros.com or Tryst, and all the so-called "indie" girls on those escort platforms have very organized pimps and / or security guards. Unfortunately, Feds' recent circus show ended short, too short! Federal judges hate prostitution cases, and now USA must be responsible for the victimless victims.

Tax evasion, money laundering, and profiting from prostitution. I speak to some of those providers semi-regularly even when they are not here, they are 100% independent. The real crime was them making money. All of this needs to be legalized and properly taxed.

[JmSuttr]

We all know that none of the girls at BTT were trafficked! They all were as independent as the girls on Eros.com or Tryst. Link and all those girls on those escort platforms have pimps. Unfortunately, Feds circus show ended short. Federal judges hate prostitution case, and now USA is responsible to protect and care for the victimless victims. HSI and MA government must protect and care those girls they arrested. If those namely victims reappear in this field as sex workers, USA is responsible for allowing the namely victims into the sexual exploitation by the US citizens!

What you, or I, or any monger on USASG thinks is irrelevant. The feds have the defendants by the short hairs, pure and simple.

[JmSuttr]

We all know that none of the girls at BTT were trafficked! They all were as independent as the girls on Eros.com or Tryst, and all the so-called "indie" girls on those escort platforms have very organized pimps and / or security guards.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2422

It doesn't matter what you or I think. It only matters what the feds can prove in court. The relevant statute reads, in part, as follows:

(a) Whoever knowingly persuades, induces, entices, or coerces any individual to travel in interstate or foreign commerce, or in any Territory or Possession of the United States, to engage in prostitution, or in any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense, or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.

There are additional statutes in play (18 USC 1343/1952/1956/2421, etc.) but for the sake of brevity I chose just one. If you use the link above and plug in the different statute numbers you'll see more info. I've skimmed through the search warrant affidavit and, considering that it likely contains only a portion of the evidence gathered by the feds, it looks like a slam dunk case, IMO. As far as judges are concerned, I'll be highly surprised if this ever goes to trial. In the face of such strong evidence any competent attorney will try to negotiate a plea deal. If there's no trial, a judge's role will be limited to ruling on pre-trial matters like discovery, etc.

One thing to watch for is whether the defendants are permitted to proceed separately. Their lawyers will certainly request that and the feds will argue against it. If they're allowed to separate their cases from each other, things will get more complicated and take longer. I don't expect any charges against providers so, if they're involved at all, it'll probably be as witnesses. If that happens, the feds will carefully pick a woman who has a "coerced victim" story to tell. But I'm just thinking out loud because, as I said earlier, I doubt this will go to trial.

P.S. The individual providers will probably be referred to Victim / Witness Services. Some may be sent back to their home country while others might be allowed to stay. If any go back to being sex workers, the govt will simply say that they were offered legit alternatives. I highly doubt there will be any negative blowback on the feds. And, even if there is, they won't care.

[JackRyan1]

It typically takes a few days for the reviews to get written & submitted and a few days for them to be reviewed and posted.

I assumed that also.

". man up and vanished like a fart in the wind".

[JavBB]

It's not about being related or busted, but about being safe. After a major, national-news bust, most places are going to keep their head down in case local cops decide to look for their own glory and get a bust as well. Additionally, I imagine that a ton of mongers starting calling in sick and cancelling appointments so there may be less cash to go around. Finally, some of the girls who were planning to come in might also decide to skip Boston and DC for awhile, or just take a short vacation as a whole until the heat dies down.

This. Def I think so too.

[Max #01]

There are new reviews on the other site. How?

Are they open in va?

It typically takes a few days for the reviews to get written & submitted and a few days for them to be reviewed and posted.

[DCHung]

There are new reviews on the other site. How?

Are they open in va?

All of those reviews could have been before the shutdown or fake reviews.

[JackRyan1]

There are new reviews on the other site. How?

Are they open in va?

[Derilious89]

Website is down. Didn't think they were related to what I saw on the news.

It's not about being related or busted, but about being safe. After a major, national-news bust, most places are going to keep their head down in case local cops decide to look for their own glory and get a bust as well. Additionally, I imagine that a ton of mongers starting calling in sick and cancelling appointments so there may be less cash to go around. Finally, some of the girls who were planning to come in might also decide to skip Boston and DC for awhile, or just take a short vacation as a whole until the heat dies down.