United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida
07/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2026 10:09
Texas Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Sex Trafficking
Tampa, Florida - Jazzmen La Vone Gaskins (39, Texas) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell to 15 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $40,000, the proceeds of the sex trafficking. Gaskins pleaded guilty on April 2, 2026. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to court documents, between July 2023 and March 2024, Gaskins trafficked "Victim 1" using force, threats of force, fraud, and coercion to cause the victim to engage in a commercial sex act.
This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Courtney Derry.
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