Baltimore rapper Poppa Fetti is facing a new federal indictment alleging child sex trafficking and interstate transportation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.
A federal grand jury in Maryland returned a three-count indictment against Deion Philip, 33, charging him with two counts of sex trafficking of a minor and one count of transporting a minor across state lines for unlawful sexual activity. Federal prosecutors allege Philip exploited two underage victims for commercial sex acts for financial gain.
According to the indictment, Philip trafficked one minor over several weeks in 2025. Prosecutors further allege he trafficked a second minor between October and November 2025. The charging document claims the conduct involved arranging and profiting from commercial sex acts involving the minors.
Baltimore Rapper Poppa Fetti Indicted On Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
The indictment was unsealed Monday, escalating Philip’s legal exposure beyond pending state charges. In November, Maryland authorities brought nine sex trafficking counts against him. He also faces related charges in Howard County. The federal case now proceeds separately in U.S. District Court in Maryland.
If convicted on the federal counts, Philip faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, with each sex trafficking charge carrying a potential life sentence. The interstate transportation charge also carries substantial penalties under federal law.
Philip has denied the allegations in prior proceedings and has maintained his innocence. His counsel has not publicly commented on the newly unsealed federal indictment.
Federal prosecutors said the case reflects coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation. A detention hearing and arraignment are expected in federal court. No trial date has been set.
The charges remain allegations. Prosecutors bear the burden of proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt, and Philip is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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