A United Airlines pilot has been charged with running several brothels in apartment buildings around Houston, reports said.
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CBS affiliate KHOU reported that a woman identified as Tracie Tanner was also arrested for helping Wallis manage the illicit business.
Court records obtained by the Chronicle allege that the women’s services were advertised online and that the women had to pay Wallis $400 a week in the arrangement. Enlarge Google Maps Another Houston office building said to be used for the brothels.
Also charged is an alleged top lieutenant to Wallis.
United said it has “removed Mr. Wallis from his flying duties”. He’s charged with aggravated promotion of prostitution and engaging in criminal activity, and is out on bond, which was set at $15,000 total for both charges.
Court records did not list an attorney for Wallis, and attempts to reach him were not immediately successful. He faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday. Authorities searched 17 locations Wednesday and 12 people were arrested on a variety of charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. No clients were arrested, he said.
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This court hearing follows an 8-month investigation by DPS, the police departments vice and human trafficking units and the D.A.’s office.
