The woman charged with running a prostitution ring in her fitness spa in the City of Erie now faces additional charges of sex trafficking.

What was supposed to be a preliminary hearing for Tina Silveus turned into an arraignment in Erie County Court on Wednesday.

Four people have been charged with using Totally You Fitness Spa on Peach Street as a front to provide commercial sex.

Also, 50 alleged patrons have been charged following a three-year investigation by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office.

The defense stated in court that the new sex trafficking charge stems from evidence secured from a former co-defendant in the case.

Silveus and the other spa employees charged will return to court on October 30.

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