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Charlotte Man Convicted in Minor Sex Trafficking Case

14 Jul 2026 11:02 a.m. · Source: FBI

A federal jury convicted Marvin Qualls, 42, of sex trafficking a 16-year-old minor in Charlotte. Qualls and co-defendant Out Ekong exploited the runaway victim across North and South Carolina, arranging commercial sex encounters and keeping the proceeds. Both await sentencing.

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