- Essex District Attorney’s Office
Media Contact for Everett man pleads not guilty to human trafficking
Glen Johnson
SALEM — An Everett man who allegedly preyed upon drug-addicted women by giving them housing, food and drugs in exchange for them engaging in commercial sex pleaded not guilty to charges on Wednesday, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced.
Trevor Jones, 45, was indicted on two counts of human trafficking; two counts of deriving support from prostitution; rape; assault and battery on a family or household member; and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury.
He pleaded not guilty during a brief hearing in Salem Superior Court before Judge Kristen Buxton.
She ordered Jones held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on May 10. The defendant was represented by attorney Leslie Salter of Salem.
The Commonwealth alleges the victims lived in constant fear of not making their nightly quota, and were often subjected to physical and verbal abuse.
The investigation continues and any other victims of this defendant are encouraged to contact the Essex County District Attorney’s Office at 978-744-6610, extension 5004, or the Massachusetts State Police.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Jessica Strasnick and Marina Moriarty, with assistance from the Essex County District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective Unit.
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