A Sterling Heights man is facing criminal charges in Oakland County for alleged human trafficking.

Jacob Michael Nelson, 39, is charged with conducting a human trafficking enterprise, accepting earnings from prostitution, and transporting a person for purposes of prostitution. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office alleges Nelson forced his victim to have sex for money with customers he solicited online — and made her take Adderall and methamphetamine so she could service more customers. He’s also accused of beating her if she refused sex work.

Arraignment is pending in Troy’s 52-4 District Court.

The prostitution-related charges Nelson faces each carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison. Conducting a human trafficking enterprise is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

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