United States v. Jermaine Roy

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

A jury convicted Jermaine Lamon Roy of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1591(a)(1). He appeals, arguing the district court 1 erred by excluding evidence of the victim’s sexual history, and by not granting a new trial because the government failed to inform the defense that the victim had given a false statement in an Arkansas murder case. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

After arresting two prostitutes, officers arrested the victim, also a prostitute. Officers noticed a bruise or small cut on her face,…