An Amarillo man has been charged in a federal court with using mobile phones and the Internet to promote and manage a prostitution ring in Odessa.
25-year-old Brian Phea was arrested on the federal felony charge of promoting prostitution through interstate commerce.
According to court documents, Phea was running the prostitution ring out of the Quality Inn and the Elegante Hotel. Court documents also showed Phea was allegedly advertising on websites known for escort services.
If Phea is convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.
