Saturday, January 10, 2026

Union Grove man facing federal charges in connection to alleged sex trafficking

From The Journal Times.com:

Milana Doné


UNION GROVE — A 35-year-old Union Grove man was charged Tuesday in connection to federal allegations of sex trafficking.

According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Wisconsin, Hector Duarte was charged one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and one count of interstate transportation for the purpose of prostitution.

If convicted, Duarte faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and up to life imprisonment for sex trafficking and up to 10 years in prison for interstate transportation. 

Duarte is accused of using force, threats of force and fraud to cause an adult to engage in commercial sex acts during June 2025 in eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

The case was investigated by the FBI's Milwaukee Field Office and the Cudahy Police Department.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_91f8886c-8374-40cd-8ac0-fcc8f43fe577.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

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