Michael Lacey, a founder of Backpage, was sentenced to five years for international concealment money laundering related to promoting sex trafficking through the website.
The case against Lacey stemmed from a 100-count indictment, alleging the conspiracy to promote prostitution ads and launder over $500 million from 2010 to 2018.
Despite being deadlocked on 84 charges, the jury's conviction on a single charge highlights the complexities of prosecuting such high-profile trafficking cases.
Lacey's co-defendants received 10-year sentences, demonstrating the legal repercussions faced by those involved in facilitating prostitution through Backpage.
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