Local Human Trafficker Sentenced To Prison Time

Columbus Division of Police

Prosecutors say a Columbus man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for promoting prostitution and human trafficking. 

Andrew Harris - also known as Bobby Smith and "Jamacian Rick"- targeted drug-addicted women and made them advertise sexual services online. Prosectors say Harris used physical violence to compel the behavior.

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Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.