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Man who admitted girls looked ‘no older than 15′ convicted in Spalding trafficking case
By WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
A Spalding County jury has found a man guilty on two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, marking the latest sentencing in a child sex trafficking case.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Robert Cory Millen was convicted Wednesday, following a two-day trial....
Key takeaway According to the Spalding County District Attorney’s Office, the case began in January 2025 when two girls left a youth development home in Griffin and went to a local liquor store looking for a ride to Atlanta .
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The conviction of Robert Cory Millen in the Spalding County child sex trafficking case raises concerns about the vulnerability of youth in the Atlanta area, particularly those who have left group homes or are otherwise at risk. The fact that the two girls in this case were able to leave a youth development home in Griffin and fall prey to traffickers in a matter of hours highlights the need for increased support and supervision for these young people. As the city of Atlanta and surrounding counties like Spalding continue to grapple with the issue of human trafficking, it is crucial that local authorities and social services work together to provide safe and stable environments for at-risk youth, and to identify and prosecute those who would seek to exploit them. The sentences handed down in this case, including the 55-year sentence given to William White, demonstrate the seriousness with which local law enforcement is treating these crimes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A Spalding County jury has found a man guilty on two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, marking the latest sentencing in a child sex trafficking case.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Robert Cory Millen was convicted Wednesday, following a two-day trial....
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