A Klein, Texas high school cosmetology teacher, Kedria Grisby, and her son, Roger Magee, were arrested after allegedly recruiting students to work as prostitutes. They were charged with child sex trafficking and compelling prostitution. Grisby is accused of recruiting teenagers from the school where she worked, offering them a hotel room to live in. Evidence presented during the court proceedings showed text messages between the victims and Magee discussing payment for prostitution services. The victims, aged 15, 16, and 17, were all runaways and students where Grisby was employed as a teacher.
The investigation led to multiple other teens coming forward with accusations against Grisby of attempting to recruit them while they were attending school. The Klein ISD, where Grisby worked, immediately took action by placing her on administrative leave and informing families of students at Klein Cain High School about the situation. The district stated that they have no intention of allowing Grisby back to the school and emphasized their commitment to cooperating with law enforcement to bring those engaging in such acts to justice. Magee was arrested in November 2022 and remains in jail, while Grisby was held on a $750,000 bond and is prohibited from contacting witnesses or having unsupervised interactions with minors.
The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking Unit. Authorities say Grisby paid for the hotel room where the alleged incidents took place. They also revealed that Grisby was not acting alone and that her son, Magee, was also involved in the crimes. The sheriff’s office confirmed that the victims were runaways, and students at the school where Grisby was employed. The text messages between the victims and Magee discussing payment for prostitution services served as key evidence in the case.
The school district’s immediate response to the situation included transparent communication with families of students and ensuring Grisby was placed on administrative leave. The district emphasized their commitment to the safety of their students and their dedication to cooperating fully with law enforcement to address the situation. The letter to families from the Klein ISD stated that Grisby was taken into custody on felony charges of sex trafficking and compelling prostitution. The district made it clear that any behavior harming children is unacceptable, and they will take all steps necessary to ensure justice is served.
Grisby’s arrest and the ongoing investigation have raised concerns among the community and prompted other potential victims to come forward. The charges of child sex trafficking and compelling prostitution carry serious consequences, and law enforcement is working diligently to gather evidence and bring those responsible to justice. The situation has shed light on the issue of child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable youth from such heinous crimes. The community and school district are focused on supporting the victims and ensuring their safety and well-being moving forward.
