Atlanta man charged with trafficking of disabled adult | Plus

“Alongside our partners at GBI, we have located an adult victim with a disability in a first-of-its-kind case for our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit,” Carr said. “We’re fighting each day to protect our most vulnerable Georgians, and that includes our ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and gang activity in every one of our communities. We will not rest in our pursuit of justice for this young woman and survivors across our state.”

This case was investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, along with the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units. The defendant was taken into custody with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service.

“The GBI’s HEAT Unit works closely with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office to seek justice for victims,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “This case reveals the heinous nature of the crimes we investigate. We will continue to work with our public safety partners to hold people accountable for these vicious acts.”

The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units presented evidence to a Clayton County…