Man sentenced for Denver-area human trafficking

Cortez Dennis pleaded guilty to pimping charge and received 6-year prison sentence

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Cortez D'Angelo Dennis, 32, was sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to a pimping charge in a human trafficking case. Dennis was accused of trafficking women from locations across the Denver metro area, with the arrest coming after an undercover operation during the 2025 National Western Stock Show.

Why it matters

Human trafficking remains a serious issue in the Denver area, with cases often involving the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. This sentencing highlights law enforcement efforts to combat these crimes and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

Dennis was arrested last September on charges of human trafficking for sexual servitude and pimping. Investigators believed he was trafficking women from locations across the Denver metro area. The arrest came after an undercover operation conducted during the 2025 National Western Stock Show, which focused on recovering potential victims of human trafficking by responding to commercial sex advertisements.

  • Dennis was arrested in September 2025.
  • The undercover operation that led to the arrest took place during the 2025 National Western Stock Show.

The players

Cortez D'Angelo Dennis

A 32-year-old man accused of human trafficking women from locations across the Denver metro area.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the undercover operation and made the arrest in this case.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat human trafficking in the Denver area and hold perpetrators accountable for exploiting vulnerable individuals.