In a shocking legal setback, rapper Cash Out has been ordered to pay a staggering $40 million to one of his alleged sex trafficking victims. The ruling comes as the court recognized the severity of J.M.'s plight, awarding her $10 million in compensatory damages and an additional $30 million in punitive damages earlier this month.
The lawsuit, filed by J.M. in 2022, accused Cash Out of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. J.M. detailed harrowing allegations, claiming he coerced her into prostitution under threats of violence, and forced her to use drugs.
Matthew Stoddard, representing J.M., emphasized the importance of the ruling, stating, "The court's decision sends a vital message that sex trafficking poses serious legal repercussions. Exploiting the vulnerable will lead to significant accountability."
Cash Out's Life Sentence
He went on to comment, "This judgment highlights the noticeable consequences of sex trafficking. Presenting evidence of the harm resulting from such exploitation will result in significant financial repercussions, whether decided by a judge or jury."
The fight is far from over, as Stoddard confirmed they will pursue collection through forfeiture proceedings linked to the RICO case against Mr. Gibson. They are also looking into claiming residual income from his rap catalog.
In July 2025, Cash Out was convicted on charges of rape, sex trafficking, and RICO, leading to a life sentence plus 70 years. His co-defendant, Tyrone Taylor, received the same fate, while Cash Out's mother, Linda Smith, was handed a 30-year sentence.
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