Brooklyn man pleads guilty to conspiracy in child sex trafficking case

NEWARK, New Jersey — A Brooklyn man has admitted his involvement in a child sex trafficking conspiracy, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Suib Butcher, 30, pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of minors. The plea was filed before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz.

Court documents show that in August 2019, Butcher transported the victim by train to New York City, where he ordered the victim to perform a sex act in exchange for money. Several days later, he brought the victim to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she stayed with Butcher and the conspirator in several motel rooms from August 2019 to January 2020.

The Conspirator placed an online advertisement featuring the victim’s image and, along with Butcher, arranged for clients to meet the victim at motels in exchange for money.

Butcher faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for February 19, 2025.

The case was investigated by special agents of the FBI under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson I. Delgado in Newark.