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Man accused of trafficking 2 people for prostitution in Oakland County

Detroit man faces 10 charges in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – A man is accused of trafficking at least two people for prostitution in Oakland County.

Kevin Johnson, 31, of Detroit, is accused of transporting at least two people for prostitution and accepting money for sex trafficking.

He sexually assaulted one of the survivors at least twice and also physically assaulted her, according to officials.

He was charged with:

  • Torture -- a felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison.
  • Two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct -- a felony with a maximum penalty of life in prison.
  • Two counts of prostitution, transporting a person -- a 20-year felony.
  • Two counts of prostitution, accepting earnings -- a 20-year felony.
  • Two counts of human trafficking enterprise causing injury -- a 15-year felony.
  • Assault and battery -- a 93-day misdemeanor.

He was arraigned Friday, June 7, 2024, at 43rd District Court in Madison Heights. Bond was set at $750,000, cash/surety.

Johnson is being held at the Oakland County Jail.

Anyone with information about human trafficking is asked to call the Common Ground Human Traffic Crisis Hotline at 248-451-2622.

Anyone with further information about this case is asked to call the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100 or Detective Lt. Koehler at 248-837-2732.


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