18-year-old woman pleads not guilty to alleged sex trafficking, child abuse charges
By KITV Staff
Click here for updates on this story
HONOLULU (KITV) — The 18-year-old woman accused of serious offenses including child abuse and sex trafficking, has pleaded not guilty.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Reaiah Murray, 18, pleaded not guilty to Sex Trafficking of a Minor and Promoting Child Abuse 1 and 2.
A bench warrant was released on Friday, February 27, 2026, and she was arrested the following day on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Murray is accused of knowingly profiting from and/or advancing the prostitution of a minor. According to official documents, these alleged actions occurred as a continuous series of events and a single scheme between October 30 and November 20, 2025.
Reports also indicated that Murray was involved in the creation or assisted in the creation of child pornography.
A no-contact order is in effect, and she is currently being held without bail.
No other information has been provided at this time.
Murray’s mother previously filed a temporary restraining order against her in June of 2025, according to legal documents. The mother detailed a number of concerns, claiming Murray was a “continuous runaway” and had allegedly broken into her home, damaging a window. She also accused Murray of stealing her boyfriend’s 4Runner from their driveway and allegedly threatening to hit her. Murray’s mother stated in the legal document, “I am concerned for my safety.”
Please note: This story was provided to CNN Wire by an affiliate and does not contain original CNN reporting. This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.