Oconee County Man Accused of Prostituting Young Girl

Updated at noon on April 27

A 19-year-old Oconee County man was jailed late Thursday on charges related to the alleged prostitution of a young girl over a period of almost two years.

Tyler Kaahlil Standifur of Dowdy Road is charged with aggravated child molestation, trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual servitude, pandering by compulsion and enticing a child for indecent purposes, jail records confirm. He's currently being held without bond.

Oconee County Sheriff's investigators were notified by counselors of Oconee County Schools that a 13-year-old student told them she had been prostituting for Standifur, according to a news release.

"Evidence gathered from a forensic interview and other means led to a series of digital images and text messages between the victim and Standifur which investigators were able to use to make the initial charges," the release states.

Standifur's mother and uncle told Fox 5 Atlanta they didn't believe the charges.

Investigators believe they may identify other victims and suspects as the investigation continues, and that more charges will be forthcoming.

The 13-year-old's family was unaware of the situation, according to the release, and is cooperating with investigators.

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