Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Today, Michael Johnson, also known as “Wise,” was sentenced by United States District Judge Joanna Seybert in federal court in Central Islip to 22 years’ imprisonment for sex trafficking conspiracy, sex trafficking, and interstate prostitution. Johnson and his co-conspirators operated a sex trafficking business out of the Sayville Motor Lodge, a motel located near Sunrise Highway on Long Island. Johnson was convicted of these crimes following a two-week jury trial in October 2025. Restitution for the victim will be determined at a later date.