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Published on May 08, 2024
Palm Beach Parking Officer "Too Nice" Accused of Human Trafficking with Minors, Sex with Delray Beach StudentsSource: Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation

A Palm Beach parking officer, known by his moniker "Too Nice," faces serious charges including human trafficking with a minor, after he was accused of having sexual encounters with two minors. According to Local10, Michel Gede, 37, allegedly paid one of the victims with a DoorDash gift card to buy a Plan B pill following an incident behind a Publix supermarket in Delray Market Place.

The events unraveled after a 15-year-old girl involved in a domestic dispute was Baker Acted at a hospital. As reported by iHeart's Florida News, an investigation ensued when the girl's father discovered incriminating evidence on her phone including naked photos, videos, text messages, and CashApp transactions, which indicated the sale of the explicit material.

Authorities conveyed that during a domestic quarrel, the victim became violent, and destructive behavior followed. Her father found the explicit content and monetary transactions on her phone and discovered a text chain with Gede, confirming their illicit arrangement. "So yea, when we gonna f---," one message from Gede read, making his intentions clear, as reported by Local 10.

The second victim also disclosed her interaction with Gede to police, stating he paid her $140 for oral sex, jail records note that Gede is facing two counts of human trafficking with a minor, lewd or lascivious battery, and one count of battery of a child. His bond information has not been disclosed as the investigation, which may reveal more victims, presses on.

Both underage girls were students at the Study Lounge, a Delray Beach center for home-schooled students offering supervision and tutoring services. They had initially met Gede while attending high school in Boca Raton. The Study Lounge has been spotlighted for its connection to the case, as the victims revealed to authorities that they left campus to meet Gede.

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