Symone Miller Faces Multiple Charges Related to Trafficking of People for Prostitution, Including a Minor
A Texas parole officer, Symone Danielle Miller, 31, of San Angelo, has been indicted by a Tom Green County grand jury for trafficking two individuals, including a minor, in connection with incidents that occurred in March 2021. Miller was arrested in Abilene and later released from Taylor County Jail on a $250,000 bail.
The grand jury indictment, dated March 11, charges Miller with one count of trafficking a person and one count of trafficking a person under 18 for prostitution/forced labor. The charges carry severe penalties, with the second-degree felony charge for trafficking a person punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The second trafficking charge involving a minor is a first-degree felony, which could result in a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
According to court documents, Miller is accused of forcing a woman into prostitution after allegedly getting her intoxicated without her consent, thereby impairing her judgment and ability to resist. These actions are said to have occurred on March 17, 2021, in Tom Green County. In addition to this, Miller faces accusations of trafficking a minor for prostitution on the same day.
Miller works as a parole officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), and a spokesperson for the department confirmed her employment. Following her arrest, the TDCJ suspended Miller from her duties, pending the outcome of the charges.
The allegations have shocked the community, as Miller’s role as a parole officer involves overseeing individuals under correctional supervision. Her position has raised concerns about the trust placed in her by the state, especially as she now faces serious criminal charges.
Miller is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Her case highlights the grave issue of human trafficking and the severe consequences for those involved in such criminal activities. The legal proceedings will continue as she faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted.
This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding individuals in positions of authority accountable for their actions, especially when it involves the exploitation and harm of vulnerable people.
