Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan | Department of Justice
After a seven-day trial, a federal jury in Detroit found Kevin Lavon Giles guilty of sex trafficking two minors and one adult. This announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., alongside Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Detroit Division.
Giles, 59, from Detroit, was convicted on four counts: two counts of sex trafficking children through force, fraud, or coercion; one count of sex trafficking an adult through similar means; and one count related to committing a felony against a minor while being registered as a sex offender. His status as a registered sex offender stemmed from a 1986 conviction for Criminal Sexual Conduct. The trial was presided over by United States District Court Judge Terrence Berg. Giles faces at least 25 years in prison with the possibility of life imprisonment.
During the trial, evidence showed that Giles exploited his victims by forcing them into commercial sex acts in exchange for shelter for themselves and their children. Two victims were underage when trafficked by Giles. He posted advertisements for these acts and managed the logistics and profits involved. Witnesses stated that he used hidden cameras to oversee these activities.
"If you question whether evil exists, you have your answer," said U.S. Attorney Gorgon. "We are called to protect women and children. This man abused and exploited them to fill his pockets."
Cheyvoryea Gibson added, "The conviction of Kevin Giles, a registered sex offender, reinforces our unwavering commitment to protecting our citizens, especially the most vulnerable from those who seek to exploit them." He expressed gratitude towards the Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation Crimes (SEMTEC) Task Force for their thorough investigation.
The FBI’s Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation Crimes Task Force led the investigation into this case with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Diane Princ and Ranya Elzein prosecuting on behalf of the United States.
