LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A former Las Vegas household court docket marshal was sentenced to 6 months in jail on a baby pandering cost. Initially, he confronted extra extreme costs however after accepting a plea deal late final yr, the fees have been decreased.
District Courtroom Decide Tara Clark Newberry sentenced Bryce Toknnaga, often known as Bryce Tokunaga, to 6 months in jail Thursday morning.
“It’s rare I come into court not knowing what I’m going to do,” Decide Newberry mentioned. “This is a very difficult case. It’s outrageous and it shocks the conscience because he used to be a juvenile probation officer which means in charge of rehabilitating and supervising juveniles.”
Las Vegas household court docket marshal accused of intercourse trafficking teen lady
Toknnaga was arrested in February 2024 after he was accused of intercourse trafficking a 17-year-old lady and paying her for intercourse. He was charged with 5 felonies, three have been dropped by the Clark County District Legal professional’s workplace, however the two most critical remained: Intercourse trafficking of a kid below 18 and first-degree kidnapping of a minor.
Former Las Vegas household court docket marshal will get plea deal in youngster intercourse trafficking case
In November, he was supplied a plea deal that decreased these costs to 1 rely of tried pandering, in line with court docket paperwork. He pleaded responsible to the gross misdemeanor cost.
For those who or somebody you realize could also be affected by human trafficking, sources can be found. The Nationwide Human Trafficking Hotline might be reached at 888-373-7888.
