Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Two Individuals for Human Trafficking of a Child in Hillsborough County

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Jul 21, 2025
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrests and charges for trafficking a child for commercial sex acts in Hillsborough County. The suspects, Terrance Whitfield Jr. and Brittany Armstrong, face felony charges after investigators uncovered a disturbing scheme that exploited the child by advertising on adult escort websites.

“Florida’s law enforcement heroes rescued a young girl from a living nightmare, and the two demented individuals responsible are behind bars,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “Our Office of Statewide Prosecution charged the two predators with trafficking a child and will work to ensure they never see another day outside of a prison cell again.”

An investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking Section revealed that Armstrong and Whitfield offered the victim a place to stay for $210 a week, then posted the child victim on adult escort sites for sexual exploitation. Undercover operations confirmed both defendants’ involvement. Armstrong directly admitted to posting the juvenile online during a covert video call arranged by investigators.

The defendants face the following charges:

  • Terrance Whitfield Jr.:
  • Human Trafficking of a Minor under 18 (life felony)
  • Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communication Device (third-degree felony)
  • Deriving Support from Proceeds of Prostitution (second-degree felony)
  • Brittany Armstrong:
  • Human Trafficking of a Minor under 18 (life felony)

Special Counsel to the Attorney General Rita Peters will handle the case.

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