BOSTON — A Florida man admitted guilt Friday in a Boston federal court to charges of sex trafficking conspiracy and illegal firearm possession.
Angelo Dominic Lombardo, 29, entered guilty pleas to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking through force, fraud, threats, and coercion, and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV set Lombardo’s sentencing for April 8.
U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy emphasized the severity of Lombardo’s actions, stating that his promises of a better life resulted in victims being forced into sexual servitude for his profit.
Levy assured that the U.S. Attorney’s Office would persist in prosecuting such heinous crimes.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen described Lombardo’s actions as horrific, using manipulation and threats to exploit vulnerable women, and affirmed law enforcement’s commitment to supporting victims and pursuing justice against traffickers.
Lombardo’s scheme, running from June 2020 to July 12, 2021, involved trafficking four victims across states, including Massachusetts, using violence, psychological coercion, and false promises.
He also threatened one victim with a gun to enforce compliance.
Following a victim’s report to the police in July 2021, Lombardo was apprehended during a traffic stop in Boston.
A search of a Revere hotel room connected to Lombardo yielded a firearm and ammunition, illegal for him to possess due to a prior felony.
The public can contact [email protected] for information on victim support.
Resources for those affected by commercial sex trafficking are available at polarisproject.org.
Sex trafficking conspiracy carries a potential life sentence, while being a felon in possession of a firearm may result in up to 10 years in prison.
Sentencing guidelines and federal statutes will influence the court’s final decision.
The prosecution is a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, with Assistant U.S.
