Gregory J. Haanstad, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that Colette A. Mahan, also known as "Pimpin’ Amanda," has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. The sentencing took place on December 11, 2024.

Mahan pleaded guilty on May 23, 2024, to one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion. According to court records, she trafficked multiple female victims over at least 17 years using false promises and threats. Her victims included minors as young as 14 years old. Mahan forced her victims to solicit sex in various locations across several states and demanded all their earnings.

This case marks Mahan's first felony conviction despite numerous prior arrests. At the sentencing hearing, Judge Brett H. Ludwig emphasized the severity of Mahan’s crimes and noted her awareness of their impact due to her own similar experiences during her teenage years. He described how Mahan used violence against young women and girls to finance luxuries such as a Porsche.

U.S. Attorney Haanstad stated: “For many years, Ms. Mahan sought to dehumanize others for her own financial benefit.” He commended the courage of the victims who shared their experiences and highlighted the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in pursuing justice.

Special Agent Michael Hensle from the FBI Milwaukee Field Office remarked on the importance of stopping individuals like Mahan from exploiting vulnerable women: “The sentence handed down sends a message to individuals who prey upon vulnerable women.”

The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Milwaukee Police Department with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Laura S. Kwaterski and Erica J. Lounsberry.