Jury Convicts 3 Men Accused in Sex Smuggling Ring

Last Update: 6:04 pm

RIO GRANDE CITY - A jury has convicted three men accused in a sex smuggling ring in Rio Grande City.

Juan Antonio Garcia was found guilty of importing illegal immigrants for immoral purposes. Juan Ignacio Chavarria and Antonio Martinez were also found guilty on all counts listed in their indictment.

The victims say they were held for two weeks, sometimes at gunpoint, and forced to have sex with other men.

The three are scheduled to be sentenced in late August.

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