A Stoughton man, Marvin Pompilus, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for sexually trafficking women through threats, physical abuse, and coercion. Pompilus, 39, will also face five years of supervised release after completing his prison sentence. U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Leah B. Foley, confirmed the sentence in a federal courtroom in Boston on Thursday. Additionally, Pompilus is ordered to pay restitution to the victims.
This conviction marks Pompilus’ second time being sentenced for similar crimes. He was first convicted in 2018 in Suffolk Superior Court for multiple counts of trafficking a person for sexual servitude and deriving support from prostitution. After serving six years in state prison, Pompilus was released in October 2021. However, just three years later, he was back before the courts facing fresh charges.
In October 2024, Pompilus pleaded guilty to several federal charges, including four counts of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. He also faced a charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. His arrest in November 2023 led to an indictment in January 2024, and the federal court case concluded with the 13-year sentence.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Pompilus resumed his sex trafficking operations after his release. He coerced women into commercial sex acts by using threats of violence, physical and verbal abuse, and the manipulation of their drug dependencies. Pompilus kept control over his victims, forcing them to check in with him regularly, prohibiting them from interacting with other men, and ensuring they only obtained drugs from him.
Pompilus maintained power over the women by taking the money they earned from sex work and violently punishing them if they attempted to keep any of it. In cases where a woman refused a sex buyer or kept the money, Pompilus would physically strike them, hitting them in the face and kicking them. He also used degrading language, spat on the victims, and threw drinks at them. The victims were isolated from others, unable to seek help or interact with anyone outside of Pompilus’ control.
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley strongly condemned Pompilus’ actions, calling him a “criminal recidivist” and a “vile perpetrator.” She emphasized that his previous conviction did nothing to deter him from committing further crimes, particularly the abuse and trafficking of vulnerable women. She added that Pompilus’ return to the streets and his continued criminal activity also contributed to the spread of dangerous drugs.
Foley also highlighted that the 13-year sentence sends a strong message that those who prey on vulnerable individuals and undermine human dignity will face significant consequences. She reiterated the importance of ongoing efforts to hold offenders accountable for such serious crimes and to protect the community from further harm.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing fight against human trafficking and the need for continued vigilance in combating such crimes. The sentencing of Marvin Pompilus marks a crucial step in ensuring justice for the victims and sending a powerful deterrent to others involved in similar criminal activities.
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