Amir A. Vaughan, a 25-year-old resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, was arrested on December 10, 2025, and charged with first-degree promoting prostitution and first-degree child endangerment. This arrest follows a previous conviction in 2022 for raping and exploiting a 12-year-old girl, which resulted in a prison sentence of six years. Vaughan was released on parole after serving only 16 months of his sentence.

According to court documents, a minor reported to the Franklin Township Police Department that she had been coerced into performing sexual acts with adult men on multiple occasions. The victim indicated that these encounters were recorded and intended for sale. Law enforcement identified Vaughan as the individual known to the victim as "Kyro" and subsequently searched his residence, seizing two cell phones as evidence.

In the earlier case, Vaughan faced serious charges, including first-degree rape of a child under 13 and various other sexual offenses. However, a plea deal led to a conviction for second-degree sexual assault involving a victim aged 13 to 15, despite the original allegations involving a younger child. The presiding judge, Donna Taylor, noted concerns regarding Vaughan's behavior but ultimately determined he was not eligible for a more severe sentence under the New Jersey Sex Offender Act due to a lack of evidence for compulsive sexual behavior.

Vaughan's release and subsequent reoffending raise significant concerns about the effectiveness of the judicial system in protecting vulnerable populations, particularly minors, from repeat offenders. The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office has credited a multi-agency investigation, including local police and specialized units, for the recent arrest. As of the publication date, it remains unclear whether Vaughan has legal representation for the new charges.