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Man Gets 15 Years for Sex Trafficking | Des Moines News
A 34-year-old man named Leon Phillips just received a 15-year federal prison sentence for sex trafficking—charges that include force, fraud, coercion, and distributing marijuana. The case erupted after the parents of a 21-year-old woman reported her missing; police found Phillips with videos of him assaulting her and online ads for her services. The victim suffered horrific injuries, including broken ribs, skull fractures, and facial trauma, and was even threatened with a gun. Despite a sentencing range of 19.5 to 24.5 years, the judge accepted a sealed motion and handed down the mandatory…
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