Backpage Founder Gets Five Years in Case That Shut Down WebsiteMichael Lacey was sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering related to Backpage's operations promoting sex trafficking.
DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prisonMichael Lacey, founder of Backpage, received a five-year prison sentence for money laundering linked to facilitating prostitution through his site.
Backpage Founder Gets Five Years in Case That Shut Down WebsiteMichael Lacey was sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering related to Backpage's operations promoting sex trafficking.
DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prisonMichael Lacey, founder of Backpage, received a five-year prison sentence for money laundering linked to facilitating prostitution through his site.