Strip club managers announce changes following trafficking investigation
By WISN Staff
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FRANKLIN, Wis. (WISN) — Managers at a Franklin strip club tied to a human trafficking investigation said they were making and had made several changes to the business operation since news of the investigation became public.
Investigators made 4 arrests in the case, but managers said only one suspect, Brian Hopkins, actually worked at On the Border Gentlemen’s Club in Franklin.
In a Facebook post to the Franklin community, Jerry and Mary Hay said they fired Hopkins after learning of the investigation.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court last month, a tipster told investigators staff at the club benefited from commercial sex acts, including ‘sex dates’ in private rooms. The informant also told investigators staff trafficked women to multiple states across the country, the complaint said.
In the Facebook post, managers said they reminded current staff of the zero-tolerance policy on illegal activity. They also said they were implementing programs to detect any similar problems.
“Our most immediate goal is to select a trafficking awareness and prevention program from those available. We are committed to safeguarding our patrons, staff, and community. Our plans also include outreach and relationship-strengthening activities within our community and industry, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.”
Four men, including Hopkins, are charged. He is the only suspect to face a judge. He pled not guilty.
Jimmy Durant, Dantavia Rule, and Maurice Russell have yet to be appointed lawyers.
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