Texas School Teacher Accused of Running Underage Sex Trafficking Ring
A Texas school teacher allegedly recruited underage students for a sex trafficking ring she ran with her son, according to authorities. Kedria M. Grigsby, 42, is charged with three counts of trafficking of a child and three counts of compelling prostitution of juveniles after an investigation that started back in November 2022, according to a search warrant obtained by Inside Edition Digital.
Grigsby’s Alleged Recruiting Tactics
Authorities say Grigsby recruited “troubled teenage” girls like the alleged victims in the case, who were 15, 16, and 17 when they say they were forced into prostitution. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said that these girls were runaways whom Grigsby offered a place to stay in their time of need.
Forced into Prostitution
That place turned out to be a motel, and the girls say that they were soon being forced to have sex with men for money, allegedly by Grigsby’s son, according to the search warrant. The HCSO opened an investigation into Grigsby and her son after getting a call from one of the alleged victims.
Arrests and Charges
Roger Magee, the son of Grigsby, is facing seven counts of trafficking of a child, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault with a child between the ages of 14 and 17, and a single count of compelling prostitution of juveniles. He is being held without bond and his lawyer did not respond to a request for comment.
Investigation and Arrest
Deputies arrested Magee on Nov. 9, 2022, but it would be another 18 months until they arrested Grigsby. The investigation into Grigsby continues, with Sheriff Gonzalez saying that additional females have come forward alleging that they too had been trafficked by Grigsby and her son.