ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the conviction of two leaders of the LOTTO gang, a hybrid criminal street gang with ties to the national Crips and the Gangster Disciples. The defendants, Sean Patrick Harvey and Sean Aaron Curry, trafficked one child and four other female victims to further their criminal enterprise. Curry also kidnapped one of the adult trafficking victims. 

Harvey served as President of LOTTO while Curry served as Vice President, and both defendants encouraged others to join the gang.

Altogether, Harvey and Curry pleaded guilty to a range of charges in Gwinnett County, including human trafficking, gang activity, kidnapping, aggravated assault, racketeering, and weapons offenses. They are two of seven defendants to be convicted in this case so far.

“The LOTTO gang preyed on our most vulnerable Georgians, and we won’t rest until the entire network is behind bars,” said Carr. “With seven convicted in this case so far, our work doesn’t stop here. We’re going after everyone involved in the trafficking of these five victims, and we will ensure they're held accountable.” 

“The trafficking of individuals, especially children, is evil,” said State Senator Shawn Still. “Georgia will always be the enemy of those who participate in this horrific industry. I am grateful to the Attorney General’s Gang and Human Trafficking Units for prosecuting these people and getting a conviction. Let this send a clear message that we will put human traffickers in prison.” 

“I applaud Attorney General Chris Carr and his prosecutors for securing another human trafficking conviction,” said State Representative Matt Reeves, vice chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “This is another example in Georgia that survivors have hope, and perpetrators need to know if you do the crime, you’ll pay the time. Governor and First Lady Kemp, and a multitude of state officials, fight this evil every day.”

“In recent years, the General Assembly has made it a priority to eliminate gang violence and human trafficking, and I am proud to have passed multiple bills to tackle human trafficking in our state,” said State Representative Soo Hong. “Georgia will continue to lead this fight until we have held every bad actor accountable and made every victim whole. I am grateful for the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking and Gang Units for getting these convictions and sending a message that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

“Since I have entered the General Assembly, it has been a priority of mine to raise awareness about human trafficking as well as support our law enforcement agencies who put sexual predators behind bars,” said State Representative Sandy Donatucci. “I’m grateful for the work by the Attorney General’s Gang and Human Trafficking Units to put these criminals behind bars. We will never tolerate those who prey on our citizens in Georgia.”

Conviction and Sentencing of Harvey and Curry 

Sean Patrick Harvey and Sean Aaron Curry pleaded guilty to the following charges on April 17, 2025.

Sean Patrick Harvey (aka “Shootah”), 35, of Gwinnett County: 

  • 14 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
  • 11 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
  • 11 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
  • 11 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
  • 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
  • 3 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
  • 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106

Sean Aaron Curry (aka “Jaak”), 33, of Gwinnett County: 

  • 12 counts of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-46(c)
  • 14 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(a)
  • 14 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(b)
  • 14 counts of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(d)
  • 1 count of Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4(e)
  • 2 counts of Kidnapping – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-40
  • 3 counts of Aggravated Assault – O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21
  • 1 count of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – O.C.G.A. § 16-14-4(c)
  • 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony – O.C.G.A. § 16-11-106
  • 1 count of Making a False Statement – O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20 

A Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge sentenced both defendants to 40 years, with the first 20 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation. Both Harvey and Curry are also required to register as sex offenders. 

This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Kaitlyn (Fain) Salinas with the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Assistant Attorney General Thomas Kegley with the Gang Prosecution Unit. It was investigated by the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section. 

Case Summary

This investigation began on May 19, 2022, when the Gwinnett County Police Department responded to a shooting involving Sean Patrick Harvey and Sean Aaron Curry. Following an initial arrest, investigators learned that Harvey, Curry, and other defendants are members of the LOTTO gang.  

Both Harvey and Curry were subsequently indicted in Gwinnett County in February 2023, along with several other individuals.

Among those charged, the following defendants were previously convicted in this case:

  • Tyreek Raysheen Lee of Norcross was convicted of human trafficking, gang, and racketeering charges. Lee was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation.
  • Jadah Henry of Pooler was convicted of human trafficking, gang, and racketeering charges. Henry was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation.
  • Jayda Wilson of Lawrenceville was convicted of racketeering. Wilson was sentenced to 15 years, with the first five years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation.
  • Brianna Adames-Joe of Norcross, was convicted of racketeering. Adames-Joe was sentenced to 14 years, with the first four years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation.
  • Hilton Dobbins, Jr. of Atlanta was convicted of human trafficking, gang, and racketeering charges. Dobbins was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 years to be served in prison and the remainder on strict probation.  

About the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units 

In 2019, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. 

Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured 60 criminal convictions and rescued and assisted over 200 children. This Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Macon and Augusta.   

The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit is housed in the Attorney General’s Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit, his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit, and his Organized Retail Crime Unit. 

Since it began its historic work on July 1, 2022, the Gang Prosecution Unit has secured more than 90 convictions and indicted over 140 individuals in Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Bryan, Chatham, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Dougherty, Fulton, Gwinnett, Laurens, Lowndes, Muscogee, Richmond and Thomas counties.    

Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit is based in Atlanta, with regional, satellite prosecutors and investigators in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Southeast Georgia. This Unit is also set to expand to Savannah, with funding provided in the state’s FY 26 budget.  

Contact

Communications Director Kara (Richardson) Murray

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