Jerod C. Prunty, 47, an aide to Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins, was arrested Saturday and charged with two counts of pandering, according to booking information from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.
His arrest is related to the arrest of eight others last week in connection with human sex trafficking, pandering and prostitution involving five Lafayette Parish massage parlors , according to John Mowell, public information officer with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.
An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. His arrest is deeply troubling. Jerod has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation and adjudication.
The statement continued that Higgins' office will cooperate in the investigation and the congressman has faith in the judicial system. In January , Higgins was a cosponsor of legislation, the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of , designed to help protect victims of human trafficking.
One woman picked up in the Feb. One person arrested during the raid was charged with human trafficking. Xufang Ou, 33, block of Guilbeau Road, Lafayette, was booked on a count of human trafficking and four counts of pandering.
