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Emmanuel College Official Arrested for Attempted Sex Trafficking of Minors

Jacob Henriques, 29, allegedly used admissions data to target underage applicants, offering payment for sex and distributing pornography.

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Overview

  • Jacob Henriques, an assistant admissions administrator at Emmanuel College, was arrested on May 2 on federal charges of attempted sex trafficking of a minor.
  • Prosecutors allege Henriques accessed the admissions system 47 times over three days to obtain personal information about a 17-year-old prospective student.
  • Henriques reportedly offered the student $400 for sex, sent her pornographic videos, and solicited her participation in explicit acts before being blocked by the victim.
  • Charging documents reveal Henriques targeted at least three other prospective students with similar offers and inappropriate material.
  • Emmanuel College terminated Henriques following an internal investigation and continues to cooperate with federal authorities ahead of his May 5 court appearance.