Venezuelan Man Faces Retrial for Alleged Teen Sex Trafficking

Prosecutors say Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez sold a 16-year-old girl for sex at San Antonio motels.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez is facing a retrial for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl for sex at San Antonio motels. His first trial ended with a hung jury. Prosecutors say Perez-Martinez and an accomplice sold the teenage victim for sex.

Why it matters

Human trafficking, especially the exploitation of minors, is a serious crime that has devastating impacts on victims. This retrial highlights the ongoing efforts to hold traffickers accountable and protect vulnerable youth from such abuse.

The details

Prosecutors allege that Perez-Martinez and an accomplice sold a 16-year-old girl for sex at various San Antonio motels. His first trial ended with a hung jury, and he is now facing a retrial for the charges.

  • The alleged incidents occurred in San Antonio.
  • Perez-Martinez's first trial ended with a hung jury.

The players

Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez

A Venezuelan man accused of trafficking a 16-year-old girl for sex.

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What’s next

The judge will oversee the retrial and determine Perez-Martinez's fate.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing battle against human trafficking, especially the exploitation of minors, and the need for continued vigilance and prosecution of those who engage in these heinous crimes.