1. Maryland woman indicted federal charges sexual exploitation child
2. Maryland woman indicted federal charges child sex trafficking.

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Baltimore Woman Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Child Sex Trafficking

Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment on March 5, 2024, charging Verena May Mathis, a 24-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland, with sexual exploitation of a child and child sex trafficking.

The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, along with officials from Homeland Security Investigations, Maryland State Police, Howard County Police Department, and Baltimore Police Department.

The indictment alleges that on or around December 5, 2020, Mathis produced sexually explicit images of a minor victim and engaged the minor victim in a commercial sex act, knowing that the victim was under 14 years of age.

Further details from court documents reveal that the case came to light during an investigation into Edward Golden, a separate defendant in a child exploitation case. A video featuring the minor victim and Mathis was discovered during this investigation. Following the release of redacted photographs depicting Mathis’s distinctive tattoos, a public tip led to her identification and subsequent arrest on February 15, 2024.

Potential Sentencing and Legal Proceedings

If convicted, Mathis could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and up to 30 years for child sex trafficking. However, actual sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge, taking into account various factors.

Meanwhile, Eugene Edward Golden, a 38-year-old resident of Baltimore, has been charged in a 160-count second superseding indictment for his alleged involvement in the conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child, child sex trafficking, and possession of child pornography. Golden remains detained pending further legal proceedings.

Legal Disclaimer and Acknowledgements

It is important to note that an indictment does not equate to a finding of guilt, and individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. United States Attorney Erek L. Barron commended the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation and prosecution of these cases.

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1. District of Maryland Maryland Woman Indicted Federal Charges Sexual Exploitation Child Child Sex Trafficking
2. Maryland Woman Indicted Federal Charges Sexual Exploitation Child Sex Trafficking.