Overview

• David Kaufman has been federally indicted on charges of enticing individuals, including an 18-year-old and minors, to travel across state lines for prostitution.
• Prosecutors revealed evidence of Kaufman victimizing boys aged 14–17, providing drugs, alcohol, and luxury gifts in exchange for sex acts and CSAM.
• Kaufman allegedly used threats of self-harm to manipulate victims and paid a 17-year-old over $14,000 for recruiting others.
• A Maryland judge has ordered Kaufman detained, with additional court appearances scheduled in both Maryland and Massachusetts.
• Authorities are considering further charges for trafficking minors as evidence against Kaufman continues to grow.