Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Five individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 120 years in prison following a federal investigation into a violent sex trafficking operation that exploited seven victims, including two minors.
According to federal officials, Kimani Jones, 32, also known as “Statik,” was sentenced to 54 years in prison. His father, Tremayne Lambert, 50, also known as “Bayrock,” both of Montgomery, received a 30-year sentence. The two were convicted in October 2025 after a five-day trial.
The court also ordered Jones and Lambert to pay more than $1.5 million combined in restitution to victims.
Three additional defendants were also sentenced for their roles after previously pleading guilty. Joseph Keon Bowe, 39, of Notasulga, was sentenced to 235 months in prison. Daryle Gardner, 32, of Marbury, received 195 months. Aleecia Scott, 30, of Dothan, was sentenced to 36 months of probation. All were ordered to pay restitution.
Officials said the case involved years of abuse, control and exploitation. Evidence presented in court showed Jones led the operation for about five years, using violence, threats and drugs to force victims into commercial sex acts.
Investigators said Jones arranged hotel stays, created online advertisements and controlled where victims lived and worked. He also enforced strict financial quotas and relied on the earnings as his primary income.
Testimony revealed repeated acts of violence, including assaults that caused serious injuries. Authorities said victims were threatened, manipulated and, in some cases, coerced through addiction to drugs.
Lambert was described as an enforcer in the operation, helping monitor victims and maintain control. Other co-defendants assisted as drivers, monitors and enforcers.
Federal officials said the sentences reflect the severity of the crimes and the impact on victims.
“This office, along with our law enforcement partners, will relentlessly pursue those who engage in human trafficking,” Acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson said.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Montgomery Police Department.
Prosecutors said the outcome is intended to bring justice to the victims and hold those responsible fully accountable.
