Four people were indicted this past week by a federal grand jury for operating a two-state prostitution ring that has been in business for 12 years. Dream Girls Inc. is a Nebraska corporation that operated in Iowa and Nebraska – Omaha sits across a bridge from Iowa. Forfeiture papers were filed also to forfeit a home, seven vehicles, and a small amount of cash.
On April 23, 2010, Richard Costanzo, Theresa Costanzo, Janna Wasko, and Michael Wasko were charged with: Conspiracy; Using a Facility of Interstate Commerce to Promote Prostitution; Transportation with intent to Promote Prostitution; and Enticing a Minor to Travel with Intent to Engage in Prostitution. Richard Costanzo was also charged with money laundering. These defendants face life in prison.
From all that I have read it doesn't look like working with minors is the usual method of operation here, and I can imagine that Richard Costanzo was somehow baited by the feds. I won't guess – it could be anything from a fake ID to anything else, including a completely false allegation. It's simply too hard to believe that this guy lasted 12 solid years in business if this was the norm for him. I don't buy it. There is not much information on the case as it is too new.
Odd fact alert: Richard Costanzo is being held without bail, but the other three defendants were released on their own recognizance. This is highly unusual when all are facing life in prison. Something smells in Omaha.
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