Statewide sex sting: Former WPAFB SSG, Indiana professor make first court appearance

DAYTON — Two men charged in the statewide human trafficking sting appeared in Dayton Municipal Court Monday, according to court documents.

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Former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant Shawn Rykken and former Indiana University professor Ramesh Karki both appeared in court before their Nov. 7 arraignment date.

Both men pleaded not guilty, court documents read.

They have been charged with engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools.

Rykken’s pretrial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Karki’s pretrial hearing is scheduled for Nov. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

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Jason Goins, Brian Hubbard, and Anil Wagle are scheduled to appear for their arraignments on Nov. 7.

Goins and Wagle were charged with engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools, while Hubbard was charged with sexual imposition, obstructing official business, and resisting arrest.

All five men were a part of the crackdown that arrested over 100 people who were trying to buy sex across Ohio.

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