GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man will spend 25 years behind bars for child sex trafficking.

Terrence Clay, 39, had federally taxed in May 2023 for sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Court documents obtained by FOX 17 show a survivor told police she had a sexual encounter with Clay and that he threatened her if she didn’t raise $200 a day doing sexual favors for others. The victim’s photos were used as advertisements for sexual acts.

Clay was arrested while trying to cross the Mackinac Bridge. He was sentenced in May 2024.

“Mr. Clay is a sexual predator who preyed on a minor victim, treated her as his property, ordered her to sell herself for sex, and showed no remorse for his actions,” said US Attorney Mark Totten. “We are committed to fighting the scourge of human trafficking, including both sex and labor trafficking. I appreciate the investigative work of our law enforcement partners to hold Mr. Clay accountable and bring a measure of justice. for the victim.”

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