Man faces prison time after forcing girl into prostitution

A man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for forcing a 16-year-old girl into prostitution, according to the district attorney’s office.

Stedman Payne, 25, would force a 16-year-old girl into prostitution starting June 2, 2016, and when she would refuse, he would beat her until she had no choice but to participate, according to the district attorney’s office.

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According to court documents, Payne will face 23 years in prison for his crime after he stood in front of a judge Tuesday morning .