Lawsuit filed against Uber for two girls being trafficked.

A family from South Carolina is speaking out about a horrific experience involving their two daughters, both under the age of 14, who were trafficked using Uber. In response to this traumatic event, the family has filed a lawsuit against the ride share company.

Attorney Tracey Cowan describes the case as a nightmare of child sex trafficking originating from York County, South Carolina. According to a report from WYFF 4, the lawsuit alleges that Fayvion Jarrod Williams used an Uber to transport the girls across state lines to his home in North Carolina. Shockingly, the driver did not stop the ride or deny service despite the girls' young ages.

Cowan expressed, "The girls were given drugs and the 12-year-old was subjected to rape, physical assault, spitting, and the entire ordeal was recorded on the perpetrator's phone, which was later shared with others."

She also stated that the Uber driver played a significant role in the crime, stating, "Part of the reason we are seeing such an increase in these types of crimes is because it is easier than ever for traffickers to transport their victims from one place to another."

Williams was arrested in November 2023 and ultimately pleaded guilty to all charges related to the incident. He was sentenced to 6 to 8 years in prison. The incident took place in North Carolina after the two girls were transported from South Carolina via Uber. The victims' family has taken legal action against Uber for their involvement in the transportation.

According to Kris Ballew, a member of the sex trafficking advocacy group Switch, "In South Carolina, as well as all states, the prevalence of sex trafficking is growing at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, the victims are becoming younger and younger, with the average age of entry being between 12 to 16 years old. It used to be more like 14 to 16."

Ballew emphasized the importance of families being vigilant and aware that victims of sex trafficking are often targeted through social media and transported using ride shares. She urged parents to "check up, see who their children are talking to, and make sure they have access to their social media accounts because that is where we are seeing the greatest threat."

This case is a reminder of the alarming rates of sex trafficking, particularly among young girls. It is crucial for families to be aware of the dangers and take necessary precautions to protect their children from becoming victims.

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