Former Anoka County Attorney Charged in Sex Trafficking Operation
Andrea Leigh Sampson, a former Assistant Anoka County Attorney, has been charged with 26 counts, including promoting prostitution and receiving profits from prostitution, for her alleged role in a sex trafficking operation in the Twin Cities area. The operation reportedly…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 14, 2026 —
Andrea Leigh Sampson, formerly an Assistant Anoka County Attorney, faces 26 criminal charges in connection with her alleged involvement in a sex trafficking operation that targeted the Twin Cities area.
The charges against Sampson include promoting prostitution and receiving profits from prostitution. Authorities allege that Sampson played a role in the operation, which reportedly utilized a website known as ‘Minnesota Erotica Personals’ to arrange sexual transactions.
Investigators have accused Sampson of facilitating the operation by providing locations for the illicit activities and establishing shell companies. These companies were allegedly used to conceal the profits generated from the prostitution ring.
The investigation into the sex trafficking operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies. During the course of the inquiry, investigators identified a total of 13 victims who were allegedly connected to the operation.
Details regarding the timeline of the alleged operation, the specific dates of Sampson’s alleged involvement, and the exact nature of the shell companies were not immediately available. The county attorney’s office where Sampson formerly worked was not directly implicated in the alleged activities.
Further details on the legal proceedings and the scope of the investigation are expected to emerge as the case progresses. The charges represent a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
