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NEWARK, NJ — A Brooklyn man has admitted his involvement in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Soauib Butcher, 30, pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz.

Court documents reveal that in August 2019, Butcher transported the victim by train to New York City, where he directed the victim to perform sexual acts in exchange for money. A few days later, he brought the victim to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he stayed with Butcher and a co-conspirator in a series of motel rooms from August 2019 to January 2020.

The conspirator posted online advertisements with the victim and, with Butcher, arranged for clients to meet the victim at motels in exchange for money.

Butcher faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for February 19, 2025.

The case was investigated by FBI Special Agents under Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson I. Delgado of Newark.