Eight people, including a former NFL football player, were indicted in Gwinnett County Wednesday following a major human trafficking and gang investigation.
Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday, Feb. 16, the eight alleged defendants took part in trafficking crimes that involved five female victims, including one minor and recruited others to join the LOTTO (Last One To Take Over) gang.
One of the eight people who was indicted is Eric Duane Johnson, a former NFL football player who played for the Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, and Arizona Cardinals.
The alleged criminals are facing a range of charges including trafficking of persons for sexual servitude; violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act; conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; aggravated assault; and kidnapping.
“Throughout our state, gangs are actively engaged in human trafficking as a primary means to make money, and we are using all available resources to fight back and protect our most vulnerable,” Carr said. “We are working to ensure that those who lead, promote, and encourage this unlawful activity are vigorously pursued and held accountable for their actions.”
The following eight defendants were indicted Feb. 8, 2023:
- Sean (‘Jaak’) Aaron Curry, 33, of Gwinnett County
- Sean (‘Shootah’) Patrick Harvey, age 35, of Gwinnett County
- Eric (‘EJ’) Duane Johnson, 46, of DeKalb County
- Jadah Marie Henry, 20, of Gwinnett County
- Tyreek (‘Reek’) Raysheen Lee, 26, of Monroe County
- Bobby (‘Kahlil’) Jamaine Downing, 41, of DeKalb County
- Hilton (‘Sporty’) Lance Dobbins, 33, of Fulton County
- Jayda (‘Thump’) Veronica Wilson, 25, of Gwinnett County
According to a release, the LOTTO gang is a hybrid criminal street gang with ties to the Gangster Disciples and Crips national gangs.
The defendants are believed to have conspired to associate together and with others for the purpose of illegally obtaining money, weapons, and property through a pattern of racketeering activity that happened between October 2021 and July 2022.
A full list of charges for each defendant can be found below:
Sean Aaron Curry:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 12 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
- 15 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
- 3 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
- 3 counts of Kidnapping – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-40
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106
- 1 count of Making a False Statement – O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20
Sean Patrick Harvey:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 14 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
- 17 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
- 6 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
- 3 counts of Kidnapping – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-40
- 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106
Eric Duane Johnson:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 1 count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
Jadah Marie Henry:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 12 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Tyreek Raysheen Lee:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 6 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 4 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Bobby Jamaine Downing:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 6 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 5 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Hilton Lance Dobbins:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
- 3 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
- 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
Jayda Veronica Wilson:
- 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
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