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MARGARITA "RITA" MARTINEZ | Human Traffickers Forced Women To Have Sex And Sling Drinks Behind Bar | Cantina Owner And Son Receive Sentence Of 30 Years In Federal Prison For Forcing Young Girl To Engage In Commercial Sex | ALS
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Margarita "Rita" Martinez, a 65-year-old Mexican woman who legally resided in Mission, Texas, was convicted for sex trafficking a minor. She owned and operated a cantina in Mission, known at various times as Perez Lounge, Rita’s Lounge, and Rita’s Sports Bar.
Martinez was indicted for using force, fraud, and coercion to compel 10 victims, both adults and minors, to engage in commercial sex work in her cantina. She provided housing to a minor victim whom she knew to be 16 years old in the spring or summer of 2005. Martinez had the minor victim clean her house, but eventually, sent the minor victim with men from the cantina, knowing that these men intended to engage in commercial sex with the minor victim.
Her son, Genaro Fuentes, 41, also pleaded guilty to his role in working at the bar and helping to facilitate the commercial sex. Martinez was sentenced to a 360-month term of imprisonment, while Fuentes was ordered to serve 72 months. They were also ordered to pay restitution to the victims.
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Rita Martinez. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). N.p. N.d. Content unknown. SEALED
Rita Martinez Criminal Case Report
Background: Rita Martinez, a 65-year-old Mexican national who legally resided in Mission, Texas, was involved in a significant criminal case concerning human trafficking and sex trafficking of minors.
Charges and Convictions: Martinez was indicted on 31 charges, including human trafficking, 15 counts of aggravated sexual assault, 14 counts of sexual assault of a child, and manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance. She pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor, admitting to operating a cantina in Mission, Texas, where she compelled victims, including minors, to engage in commercial sex work.
Sentencing: On December 8, 2023, Martinez received a substantial sentence of 360 months (about 30 years) in federal prison. Her son, Genaro Fuentes, was sentenced to 72 months (about 6 years) for his role in the crimes. Additionally, Martinez and Fuentes were ordered to pay restitution to the victims, amounting to $840,000 and $20,000, respectively.
Details of the Crime: Martinez's criminal activities spanned decades, during which she smuggled women and girls from Mexico into the United States and forced them into commercial sex work at her cantina, known as Perez Lounge, Rita’s Lounge, and Rita’s Sports Bar. The court heard testimony from eight victims, including one who was only 12 years old when Martinez trafficked her.
Impact and Aftermath: The case highlighted the severe issue of human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. The sentences imposed reflect the gravity of the crimes and serve as a warning to others involved in such heinous activities.
Conclusion: The sentencing of Rita Martinez marks a significant victory for the victims and the justice system in combating human trafficking. It underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to hold perpetrators accountable and provide justice for those affected by such egregious violations of human rights.
Rita Martinez's criminal activities were exposed
through a combination of investigative efforts and the bravery of the
victims who came forward. The case against Martinez was built on the
testimony of eight victims, including a 12-year-old woman who was
trafficked. The FBI
and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission (TABC) played crucial roles
in bringing Martinez to justice.
The investigation
revealed that for decades, Martinez smuggled women and girls from
Mexico into the United States and compelled them to engage in
commercial sex work at her cantina in Mission, Texas. The court heard
how Martinez operated with a business model that involved enticing
young girls across the border with false promises of a better life,
only to force them into sexual acts with her bar's male
patrons.
The commitment of the U.S.
Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas
and the Justice Department’s Civil
Rights Division to identifying and
prosecuting human trafficking cases led to the uncovering of
Martinez's long-standing criminal enterprise.
The
collaborative efforts of these agencies, along with the testimony of
the victims, were crucial in exposing the heinous crimes committed by
Martinez and ensuring her subsequent conviction and sentencing.
VIDEO: Rita's Case: TABC's Fight Against Human Trafficking | https://youtu.be/m3jMUoJTgAs
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