Convicted Trafficker Faces Life Sentence | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A 36-year-old man from Petersburg, Marcus Ruffin, just received a guilty verdict on horrific charges including sex trafficking of minors and producing child abuse material. He lured vulnerable women and girls with promises of cash, then exploited them with explicit photos and minimal pay, even covering their travel costs. His arrest on a separate gun charge—illegal for a felon—led investigators to uncover his full operation in the Richmond area. The jury convicted him on multiple counts, including trafficking, transporting minors for prostitution, and illegal firearm possession. He now faces…