Created: Wednesday, 16 Jul 2008, 6:17 PM EDT
Andrew Kobak was accused of keeping a woman as a sex slave.
NEW PORT RICHEY — He apparently liked being called “Master Drew,” but his real name is Andrew Michael Kobak. When Pasco deputies arrested Kobak last summer, they say they found a 19-year-old woman who agreed to treat Kobak as her master.
The two had a signed “sex slave contract.” The contract allegedly entitled Kobak to complete control over the woman’s life.
What got the attention of the Pasco vice narcotics unit was that Kobak allegedly used his sex slave for the sexual enjoyment of other men.
Wednesday, almost a year after being arrested, the State Attorney’s office dropped 15 of the 18 charges against Kobak. He pleaded guilty to charges of deriving proceeds from prostitution, making a place for prostitution, both misdemeanors, and possession of marijuana.
Judge Jack Day was none too happy, but accepted the plea.
“There is nothing masterful about being a pimp. We have robbers, burglars, muggers and gangsters coming through here. There is nothing more contemptible than a pimp,” the judge said.
Kobak could have faced up to 70 years in prison had he been convicted of all 18 original charges. Now he’ll spend just three years on probation.
Kobak’s attorney, Denis DeVlaming said while his client’s sex slave contract may have been odd is was not technically illegal.
“That’s between two consenting adults. She was of age he was of age. He wasn’t prosecuted for that,” DeVlaming said.
