Denver Man Receives Historic 448-Year Sentence for Human Trafficking

Robert Hawkins convicted on 18 counts, including human trafficking of minors and adults, in landmark case

Hawkins exploited four women and two minors between 2018 and 2021 using violence and threats.
The sentence is the longest ever recorded for human trafficking in U.S. history.
Hawkins refused a plea deal of 40 years and was instead given a 448-year sentence.
Victims were forced to meet daily monetary quotas and perform various tasks under threat of violence.
The case highlights the severe penalties for human trafficking and the justice system's commitment to addressing such crimes.