Hammond man forced a blind woman with mental disabilities into prostitution

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There's a disturbing case of forced prostitution in northwest Indiana.

A Hammond man has admitted he forced a blind woman with a mental disability into prostitution. The woman told police, Stefon Collins, 25, made an account on a dating app and charged men $50 to have sex with her against her will on multiple occasions.

The Post Tribune reports Collins pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution, a level five felony, and if the plea is accepted in face about a year in jail, essentially the time he has already served. His sentencing hearing is May 23.

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