A former bail bondsman at the Marion County Jail has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for human trafficking and exploiting female inmates, prosecutors revealed on Tuesday.
Anthony Stout was convicted in August on thirteen charges, including:
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- 5 counts of promotion of human sexual trafficking.
- 5 counts of intimidation.
- 1 count of attempted promotion of human sexual trafficking.
- 2 counts of failure of a bail agent to collect full premium.
His conviction followed a five-day trial, where prosecutors say the jury learned how “Stout exploited and coerced multiple women to perform sexual acts on him in exchange for bonds.”
His conviction came after a five-day trial during which prosecutors claimed the jury learned how “Stout exploited and coerced multiple women to perform sexual acts on him in exchange for bonds.”
Court documents state that if the women refused Stout’s advances, he threatened to kill them or revoke their bonds.
The sentence was handed down by a judge on Monday.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said in a release, “The defendant abused, took advantage, and threatened to get his way. The survivors who bravely came forward and reported the defendant, not only shared their stories but secured justice and ensured the safety of our community.”
