Ex-prosecutor says trafficking allegations like Neil Calfas’ can involve fraud, not just force

Local News Affidavits cite jail calls, Snapchat video, payment app records in Calfas case SAN ANTONIO – Defense attorney Neil Calfas is accused of solicitation of prostitution and human trafficking, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. A former prosecutor who’s covered a case like this explains that the affidavits describe an unusual path for the case. “This investigation was all started because of a complaint that had been given to the DA’s office, who then referred it to law enforcement,” Meredith Chacon said. “Which is an unusual way that a case can be referred.” Arrest affidavits accuse the San Antonio attorney Calfas of offering legal services in exchange for sex and paying women for sex, according to documents tied to a Texas Department of Public Safety investigation. Chacon, who is now a defense attorney, handled a human trafficking case against a lawyer, Mark Benavides. He was sentenced to 80 years in prison, convicted of exchanging legal services for sex. Chacon said her experience with Benavides’ case taught her these allegations reflect a sobering reality: criminal conduct like this can turn up in unexpected places. “This does happen at that level,” Chacon said. “You’re not shielded from those things
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