Man, woman plead not guilty to sex trafficking

Published 10:02 am Monday, September 22, 2014

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A man and woman from Minneapolis have pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges.

U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said 31-year-old David Nance and 26-year-old Ashley Crayton are charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion.

They each face a minimum of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Johnson said the couple was arrested after a complaint of alleged prostitution at a Sioux Falls hotel.

A trial date has been set for Nov. 25.