Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A federal judge in Boston has ordered Jermall Anderson to pay $1,510,300 in restitution to seven women he trafficked over four years. Anderson, 45, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking offenses across New England, New York, and New Jersey. In November 2024, he pleaded guilty to multiple charges including sex trafficking by force and coercion.
The court's decision follows an indictment in August 2023 that included two co-conspirators. The restitution amounts awarded are based on survivor testimonies and other information about Anderson's operations. The payments range from $10,000 to $508,000 per survivor.
From 2012 to 2016, Anderson and his associates used violence and drug manipulation to control the victims. They targeted individuals facing addiction and economic hardship. Victims were often recruited from detox centers and coerced into prostitution for Anderson's profit.
Federal law mandates restitution for sex trafficking victims under criminal code 18 USC § 1593. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will enforce these orders for up to 20 years post-incarceration or until full payment is made.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol of Homeland Security Investigations announced the court order with support from various police departments and Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen W. Hassink leading the prosecution.
For those affected by commercial sex trafficking, assistance is available through USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.
