A federal judge in Boston has ordered over $1.5 million in restitution to be paid to survivors of sex trafficking by Jermall Anderson. Anderson, 45, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking women across New England, New York, and New Jersey. He pleaded guilty in November 2024 to multiple charges including seven counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion.
The court’s restitution order includes specific amounts for each of the seven survivors based on their testimony and other information related to Anderson’s operation. The restitution amounts are as follows: Survivor 1 receives $508,000; Survivor 2 receives $40,000; Survivor 3 receives $91,300; Survivor 4 receives $252,000; Survivor 5 receives $264,000; Survivor 6 receives $10,000; and Survivor 7 receives $345,000.
Anderson’s criminal activities spanned from 2012 through 2016. He used physical violence and drug dependency as tools to control his victims. The operation involved recruiting women with drug addictions directly from detox and rehabilitation facilities.
Under federal law (18 USC §1593), victims of sex trafficking offenses are entitled to restitution for losses associated with these crimes. The United States Attorney’s Office is responsible for enforcing court-imposed restitution orders or judgments. Collection efforts can continue for up to two decades after a defendant completes any period of incarceration or until the full amount is paid.
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol of Homeland Security Investigations announced the ruling this week. They acknowledged assistance from various police departments and the HSI Office in New Haven.
For those impacted by commercial sex trafficking or seeking assistance can contact USAMA.VictimAssistance@usdoj.gov.
