Houston Rapper Jaimian Sims convicted for sex trafficking of a minor

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A local rapper has been convicted of conspiracy and sex trafficking.

A federal jury found Jaimian Sims, of The Sauce Factory, guilty after eight hours of deliberation.

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He was arrested two years ago after authorities rescued a teenage girl from a motel off the North Freeway.

Sims and two co-defendents posted the teen's services on backpage.com.

He faces up to life in prison and will be sentenced in August.