Teen Trafficked by Pimp Tay | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A 28-year-old man, Devante Clay Ransom, has been arrested in King County on horrific charges including human trafficking and rape of a minor after a 14-year-old girl came forward following a 911 call from a SeaTac motel. She said Ransom, known to her as “Tay,” forced her into sex work, controlled her earnings, and assaulted her when she tried to escape. Hotel records, surveillance, and online ads linked him to the crime. Arrested at his car dealership job, he’s held on $300K bail despite defense claims of time delay and stable employment. The case underscores how traffickers lure victims with…