The grand jury on Wednesday indicted Michael Leonard Cupp, 49, for Promotion of Prostitution. If convicted of the 3rd degree felony, he could face 2-10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Magistrate Marc DeRouen set bond at $50,000.
According to a probable cause affidavit for his arrest, a DPS special agent opened an investigation in February 2025 about possible human trafficking by the motorcycle club. The DPS special agent says he obtained information from an FBI task force officer that Cupp was involved in trafficking women to commit sex acts for money.
The DPS special agent and FBI special agent say they confirmed through their investigation that Cupp was "running" girls and taking proceeds from the acts of prostitution.
The DPS special agent says he confirmed that a woman was traveling to cities across Texas and Louisiana to have sex for money, and that Cupp was behind it all.