New Haven Woman Sentenced for Sex Trafficking

Jennifer Fortier, a 51-year-old woman from New Haven, has been sentenced to 58 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for her role in a sex trafficking operation led by Jermall Anderson. Fortier, along with Latasha Anderson, coerced and trafficked two vulnerable women across New England, New York, and New Jersey from 2012 to 2016, using threats, violence, and drugs such as heroin and cocaine. The victims were homeless, unemployed, and suffering from drug addiction, making them easy targets for exploitation. Fortier pleaded guilty to charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion, as well as transporting individuals for prostitution. Jermall Anderson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, and Latasha Anderson is awaiting sentencing. The case highlights the severe impact of exploiting individuals for criminal gain and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to victims of sex trafficking.