Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Transportation for Purposes of Prostitution

Wilmington, Del. – Robert Sloan, 48, of Roswell, Georgia, pleaded guilty today to transportation for the purposes of prostitution, announced Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware.  The Honorable Richard G. Andrews accepted the plea.

According to statements made in open court, the investigation into Sloan began in July 2023 after an individual called 911 after receiving text messages from a family member indicating that the family member was being trafficked for prostitution at a hotel in Dover, Delaware.  Law enforcement went to the hotel to conduct a welfare check.  Once they arrived at the hotel room, the defendant answered the door and law enforcement saw two women inside.  Although the defendant informed officers that he did not know anyone with the victim’s name, one of the women later identified herself as the victim once she was away from the defendant.  Further investigation revealed that the defendant drove the victim from North Carolina to Delaware and had her engage in prostitution multiple times during stops along the way.

Acting U.S. Attorney Hanson stated, “Sex trafficking individuals for personal financial gain is a heinous crime. My office is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to rescue victims of sex trafficking and we encourage citizens to join us in this effort by contacting law enforcement if they suspect someone is a victim of sex trafficking – if you see something, say something.”

“Robert Sloan’s guilty plea is a powerful example of how our Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force continually works to stop sex trafficking. Anyone who profits from sexually exploiting others will be brought to justice for their heinous crimes,” says FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno. “The FBI will do all we can to hold perpetrators accountable, while also helping victims recover from the significant trauma they suffer.”

The FBI investigated this case with the assistance of Delaware State Police.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Claudia L. Pare and Briana Knox prosecuted this case.

Sloan is facing a maximum of 10 years imprisonment.  Judge Andrews will determine Defendant’s sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware.  Related court documents and information is located on the website of the District Court for the District of Delaware or on PACER.