LI Pimp Charged with Assaulting Pregnant Victim, Exploiting Minors

Tyrone Stylistic Crooks accused of sex trafficking five people, including three underage girls

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:08pm

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A 26-year-old Queens man named Tyrone Stylistic Crooks has been indicted on 12 counts related to sex trafficking five people, including three girls between the ages of 14 and 17. Crooks is accused of threatening and physically assaulting the victims, including punching a pregnant woman in the stomach, as well as advertising the women and girls online for prostitution.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sex trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including minors, for commercial sex work. It also underscores the need for stronger law enforcement efforts and victim support services to combat these heinous crimes.

The details

According to the Justice Department, Crooks threatened and physically assaulted the victims, including punching a pregnant woman in the stomach. When the woman told Crooks he had hurt her baby, he admitted to the punch but blamed the victim, saying 'You moved your arm not my fault.' Crooks also allegedly advertised the women and girls online for prostitution, and investigators found a video on his iCloud account of him pouring baby oil on a naked child while she danced.

  • Crooks was arrested on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Crooks was arraigned on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Tyrone Stylistic Crooks

A 26-year-old Queens man who has been indicted on 12 counts related to sex trafficking five people, including three underage girls.

Joseph Nocella Jr.

The U.S. Attorney who stated that 'The defendant preyed on vulnerable members of the community, subjecting his victims to threats, violence, and manipulation so that he could sell their bodies for his own profit.'

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What they’re saying

“The defendant preyed on vulnerable members of the community, subjecting his victims to threats, violence, and manipulation so that he could sell their bodies for his own profit.”

— Joseph Nocella Jr., U.S. Attorney

What’s next

Crooks faces 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all the charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sex trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, including minors, for commercial sex work. It underscores the need for stronger law enforcement efforts and victim support services to combat these heinous crimes.