Man Sets Aside Millions For Danbury Sex Ring Payments: Report

DANBURY, CT — A man accused of being a customer in a sex trafficking ring that targeted young men with mental health issues has set aside $25 million for payments in civil lawsuits, according to the Connecticut Post. New London-Waterford Speedbowl Owner Bruce Bemer is accused of taking part in the 20-year sex ring ran by Robert King near the Danbury Airport.

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Police allege the ring exploited young males with mental health issues by delivering them to wealthy "clients" statewide for the purpose of sex for money.

The investigation began in January of 2016, but police say the ring may have been in operation for decades.
Bemer is the owner of Glastonbury-based Bemer Petroleum. Police say they arrested Bemer at his petroleum company's office.

He faces a charge of patronizing a trafficked person.

Read more from the Connecticut Post here.