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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A Grand Rapids man will spend 25 years behind bars for sex trafficking a child.
Terrence Clay, 39, was federally taxed in May 2023 for sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Court documents obtained by FOX 17 show that a survivor informed police that she had a sexual encounter with Clay and that he threatened her if she did not raise $200 daily to perform sexual favors for others. Photos of the victim were allegedly used to advertise sexual acts.
Clay was taken into custody while attempting to cross the Mackinac Bridge. He was sentenced in May 2024.
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“Sir. Clay is a sexual predator who preyed on a minor victim, treated her like his property, ordered her to sell herself for sex, and showed no remorse for his actions,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “We are committed to combating the scourge of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking. “I appreciate the investigative work of our law enforcement partners to hold Mr. Clay accountable and ensure some measure of justice for the victim.”
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