NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dominique Peeples, 28, of Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on May 28, 2025, after pleading guilty to Sex Trafficking of a Minor, a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Sections 1591(a)(1), 1591(b)(2), 1594(a), and 2.
Case Overview
According to court documents, Peeples trafficked a 17-year-old female across multiple states, including Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, forcing her to engage in commercial sex acts. Peeples was aware of the victim’s age and advertised her on websites commonly used for illicit services, keeping most or all of the profits.
The victim worked under Peeples’ supervision from August 2020 until her escape in mid-January 2021. During this period, Peeples monitored her activities, waiting in a vehicle as she solicited clients. Following her escape, he posted a video on social media, boasting about her exploitation while brandishing firearms.
Sentencing and Restitution
U.S. District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance sentenced Peeples to 17 years of imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to:
- Pay $120,000 in restitution to the victim
- Pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee
- Register as a sex offender
Related Investigations
Peeples’ case is part of a broader investigation involving Jeremy Talbert and Maceo Roberts, who pleaded guilty to related crimes:
- In February 2025, Judge Susie Morgan sentenced Roberts to 22.5 years for conspiring to traffic three minors and two adults.
- In March 2025, Judge Lance Africk sentenced Talbert to 18 years for trafficking a 14-year-old minor to New Orleans.
Project Safe Childhood Initiative
These cases are part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide DOJ initiative launched in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The program coordinates federal, state, and local resources to prosecute offenders and rescue victims. More information is available at www.justice.gov/psc.
Acknowledgment of Law Enforcement
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the FBI, New Orleans Police Department, and Memphis Police Department for their efforts in investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maria M. Carboni and Jordan Ginsberg led the prosecution.
