Crime & Safety

3 Accused Of Trafficking Teen Girl In Detroit

Two men and a woman are accused of trafficking a 14-year-old girl, reports the Wayne County prosecutor.

DETROIT, MI – Two men and a woman, all from Detroit, have been charged with human trafficking, reported Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office. Authorities say the three trafficked a 14-year-old girl for 10 days in January.

Eric Brown, 33, is charged with human trafficking, human trafficking of a minor, two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree, two counts of criminal sexual conduct third degree, and child sexually abusive activity and child sexually abusive activity–distributing and/or promoting.

Brian Ash, 26, is charged with human trafficking, human trafficking of a minor, carrying a concealed weapon, and child sexually abusive activity and child sexually abusive activity–distributing and/or promoting. Grace Nyirahabimana, 18, is charged with human trafficking of a minor and child sexually abusive activity.

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The three defendants acted together, using the victim in human trafficking in Detroit between Jan. 16 and Jan. 26, reported Worthy's office. Further details about the alleged incidents will be revealed in upcoming court hearings, Worthy's office said.

All three defendants were arraigned on Thursday. A probable cause hearing for the three defendants will on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

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