A Camden, New Jersey, man was charged with human trafficking, promoting prostitution and acts of violence after being accused of forcing two women to commit sex acts in exchange for money, according to the Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ). Officials announced on May 21, that Keith B. Woodson, 40 was charged by complaint with multiple counts of first-degree human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and aggravated assault. “Human trafficking offenses are particularly egregious because they exploit vulnerable victims for financial gain,” said Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. “We will continue to identify those responsible, support survivors, and prosecute offenders.” DCJ Director Theresa Hilton said the charges describe a “disturbing cycle of violence and abuse.” Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, Woodson is accused of forcing at least two victims to perform sex acts for several men in exchange for money and narcotics. Officials said as to the first victim, identified as N.G., Woodson is suspected of posting ads featuring pictures of N.G. on illegal sexual websites to attract “clients.” He also is accused of soliciting men from a bar and a convenience store he frequented. The accusations against Woodson also indicate he rented hotel rooms, bought supplies, and arranged meetings between N.G. and clients and then afterward collected all the money the clients had paid to N.G. Officials said N.G. performed these sex acts against her will, in fear that if she did not, Woodson would hurt her physically or withhold food. In addition, officials said Woodson allegedly threatened violence against N.G.’s family if she ever tried to leave. Officials said Woodson expected N.G. to see four or five clients daily, Monday through Friday. Woodson is also accused of having a second victim, identified as “G.D.” whom he met when she was getting off a bus in Camden. Officials said he told her he could show her how to make $1,000 a day. G.D., who officials said is dependent on narcotics, agreed. In turn, Woodson then allegedly expected G.D. to earn $1,000 per day by performing sex acts for paying men. G.D. was then expected to turn that money over to Woodson. In exchange, Woodson is accused of supplying G.D. with various drugs, including Ecstasy, Percocet, and Adderall. Officials said Woodson allegedly threatened that if G.D. did not perform sex acts, she would never see her family again. In addition, when she did not do as Woodson asked, Woodson is accused of choking G.D. until the point of passing out, threatened to kill her, and threatened to kill her family. Woodson would also allegedly send G.D. pictures of herself walking down the street or in a store to prove to her that he was watching her and knew where she was going all the time. “This case reflects the unwavering commitment of the DCJ Human Trafficking Unit to pursue justice for victims of this crime,” said Hilton. First-degree crimes carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $200,000. Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000. ...read more read less