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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

UPDATED—‘Pimp on the Pike’ Sentenced

District Heights man was found guilty of running a prostitution ring from a Rockville Pike hotel.

UPDATED—The so-called "Pimp on the Pike" was sentenced to 20 years and six months, with 10 years suspended, for drug offenses and for running a prostitution ring out of a Rockville Pike hotel, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Nashon Kornegay, 32, was sentenced Wednesday in Montgomery County Circuit Court by Judge Ronald Rubin. In January, a jury convicted Kornegay of human trafficking and benefiting from human trafficking, prostitution, and attempting to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. He was arrested in March 2012 after police staged a “two-girl date” at Hilton hotel, according to court records. Escorts advertised on BackPage.com were paid to have sex at Hilton hotel and gave the money to Kornegay, …

Roberto

10:51 am on Monday, May 13, 2013

Joe lasagna or what ever it is... Really?? Obama's fault again? Framed from the right really? It was Probably a bunch of republicans using his escort service in Rockville. Joey bag-a-doughnuts!   more ›

Monday, January 14, 2013

Man Guilty of Running Prostitution Ring from Rockville Pike Hotel

Prosecutors: Nahshon Kornegay used online ads and text messages to do business.

He’s been dubbed “The Pimp on the Pike.” Now, Nahshon Kornegay, 31, of District Heights, could face up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty Wednesday of running a prostitution ring out of the Hilton hotel in Rockville, NBC Washington reported. Click here to read the full story on NBC Washington. A victim’s advocate said Kornegay took away the identification of young homeless women who worked for him and told them they’d be arrested if they talked, NBC Washington reported. One of the women was a key witness for the prosecution, The Washington Post reported. Click here to read the full story from The Post. Prosecutors said Kornegay advertised online and used text messages to communicate with the women working for him. “This case is…

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1:07 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Mr. Kornegay has been arrested in Washington, DC and charged with Sexual Solicitation.   more ›

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