Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Underage Victims

Terrence Rogers pleaded guilty to forcing three teenage girls into prostitution

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Terrence Rogers, 35, of Bushwick, Brooklyn, was sentenced to 8 years in prison for sex trafficking a child. Prosecutors say Rogers recruited a 15-year-old girl into a sex trafficking scheme, posting her photo online, giving her a phone, and coaching her on communicating with clients. He also raped the victim and threatened to post her nude photo online if she didn't resume prostitution. Rogers was arrested in July 2024 after an undercover officer responded to his online ad featuring underage victims.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sex trafficking, particularly the exploitation of vulnerable youth. It demonstrates the serious legal consequences for those involved in these disturbing crimes and the commitment of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these cases.

The details

According to prosecutors, Rogers recruited a 15-year-old girl into his sex trafficking scheme, bringing her to his Bushwick apartment on multiple occasions for paid sexual encounters. He also involved another 15-year-old girl who had already been working for him in prostitution. Rogers posted the 15-year-old's photo on escort websites, gave her a cellphone, and coached her on communicating with clients and setting rates. He later raped her at his apartment and threatened to post her nude photo online unless she resumed prostitution. The victim reported the assault to her school social worker, triggering a joint investigation by the Brooklyn DA's Human Trafficking Unit and the NYPD. An undercover officer responding to Rogers' online ad led to his arrest, where police found Rogers with a partially nude 17-year-old victim and six other victims engaged in prostitution at the apartment.

  • On April 12, 2024, Rogers raped the 15-year-old victim at his Bushwick apartment.
  • More than a month later, on May 24, 2024, Rogers messaged the 15-year-old victim on Snapchat, threatening to post her nude photo online unless she resumed prostitution.
  • On June 13, 2024, the 15-year-old victim reported the assault to a school social worker, triggering the investigation.
  • On July 3, 2024, an undercover officer responded to Rogers' online ad and was directed to his Halsey Street apartment, where the officer arranged to pay $100 for sex with a 22-year-old woman, signaling the raid team.
  • On July 3, 2024, police arrested Rogers at his apartment, where they found him with a partially nude 17-year-old victim and six other victims engaged in prostitution.

The players

Terrence Rogers

A 35-year-old man from Bushwick, Brooklyn who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a child and was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Eric Gonzalez

The Brooklyn District Attorney who said the exploitation of vulnerable populations for profit is among the most disturbing crimes prosecuted.

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What they’re saying

“The exploitation of our most vulnerable populations for profit is among the most disturbing crimes we prosecute, and the harm inflicted on survivors of trafficking and sexual violence is profound and lasting.”

— Eric Gonzalez, Brooklyn District Attorney (Patch.com)

What’s next

Rogers must register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sex trafficking, particularly the exploitation of vulnerable youth, and demonstrates the serious legal consequences for those involved in these disturbing crimes. It also underscores the commitment of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these cases to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.