The operators of an alleged sex and drug ring known as the "Str8Profit Boyz" entered not guilty pleas this week on charges of racketeering, human trafficking and living off the earnings of underage prostitutes.
Gerald Nelson, 23; Andre Veira, 27; Antonio Johnson, 27; Vicki Pierre, 19; Pakeith White, 23; and Dexter Curry, 27, face a slew of charges related to accusations they ran a house of prostitution in West Park and regularly recruited teenagers to have sex for money.
The Str8Profit Boyz maintained a presence on Facebook and Instagram as rappers and music producers, but prosecutors say they made their real money peddling sex and drugs.