Officers rescue teen from human trafficking situation; woman accused of promoting prostitution

Houston, Texas – A teenager is recovering this afternoon after investigators say she was trafficked by a young woman.

22-year-old Kaylyn Redding is charged with promoting prostitution (juvenile).

Redding appeared in court Saturday, where a judge reviewed probable cause and set her bond at $50,000.

In a post on X, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says they were able to locate the teen and rescue him from trafficking.

In court, the teenager claimed she was forced to have sex with men for money.

“Ms. Redding is said to be the girlfriend of the complainant, the girlfriend of the pimp, who is also allegedly in sex advertisements online with the face of the complainant and a telephone number associated with the defendant, Ms. Redding,” the judge said.

In probable cause court, the judge heard details in the case. Court documents show Redding was also arrested for prostitution in June.

“Officers also found three additional sex advertisements featuring both the 16-year-old plaintiff and the defendant with their faces in them. Ms. Redding’s telephone number is the list and contact person and Ms. Redding has not alleged that she herself was trafficked,” the judge said.

The judge set bond at $50,000.

The judge added: “Given the facts and the nature of this crime, the nature of this crime requires a high bond to ensure the safety of this complaining witness and the community.”

The judge ordered Redding to meet specific conditions, including surrendering her passport, avoiding drugs and alcohol, not possessing weapons, and not having any contact with the victim or anyone under the age of 17. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Monday.