5-4-17 human trafficking charges dropped against fdl man

All charges have been dismissed against a Fond du lac man  accused of running a prostitution ring, but the charges could be re-filed at a later date.    At the request of the District Attorney’s Office Fond du lac judge Gary Sharpe dismissed all 22 counts against 27 year old Beau Brown  including human trafficking,  soliciting prostitutes, running a place of prostitution,  sexual assault,   strangulation/suffocation, battery and disorderly conduct.   The charges carried a maximum life prison sentence.    Fond du lac County DA Eric Toney told WFDL news the investigation into the case is continuing and the charges could be re-filed.   Brown was accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting, and beating and strangling his girlfriend.    He was also accused of posting ads on Craigslist for sex including naked pictures of the alleged victim and him. The alleged victim told police men would show up at their North Butler Street residence every other weekend, sometimes multiple times a day.  She says Brown charged the men $250 to $400 a piece depending on how old the man was.  The alleged victim said she participated because she was in fear and did not want to lose her son.  Meanwhile, in a separate case, Brown was convicted of felon in possession of a firearm, and domestic abuse related battery and disorderly conduct.  He was placed on probation for two years, and credited for 45 days spent in the county jail.