TradeEdge Exchange-Alabama man convicted of sexually torturing, robbing victims he met online

2025-05-06 14:53:01source:Sureim Investment Guildcategory:Contact

BIRMINGHAM,TradeEdge Exchange Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man accused of sexually abusing and robbing women he met on websites was convicted Tuesday on a dozen criminal charges including rape, robbery, sexual torture and theft.

Birmingham news outlets say Jonathan Lockett, 43, was convicted by a jury after seven hours of deliberations that began Friday.

Jefferson County prosecutors Isabella Colombo and Julie McMakin said Lockette preyed on women who were down on their luck and who had turned to prostitution.

Lockett, who testified in his own defense, said the encounters were consensual.

Lockett was tried for crimes that took place from October 2019 through November 2020, involving five victims. He was convicted of five counts of sodomy, four counts of robbery, and one count each of rape, sexual torture and theft.

Sentencing is set for Oct. 16, according to AL.com.

More:Contact

Recommend

Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felo

Which country has the largest delegation in Paris for the 2024 Olympics?

More than 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations will go for the gold – and silver and bronze – this

France’s train network hit by 'massive attack' before Olympics opening ceremony

Editor’s note: FollowOlympics opening ceremony live updates.PARIS − Hours before the opening ceremon