Court Watch: Prostitution Charge Hangs Over Gus Tarraf

Entry Overview: Gus Tarraf was charged in a prostitution case in 2001. The case was brought in Wayne County on June 12, 2001. While the case was later dismissed in December of 2001, the incident raises questions about Tarraf’s judgement.

Key Facts:

• Ghassan H. (Gus) Tarraf was charged in Wayne County with offering to engage the services of another for an act of prostitution (Case No: 2001-U952969-OM)

• Tarraf has a history of activism that includes calling for banning books under the guise of “protecting children” 

Why it Matters: Tarraf has been a community activist for years and has tried to ban books that he doesn't want children to read. However, a review of arrest records in Wayne County show that Tarraf was charged in a prostitution case in 2001. 

Full Entry: Ghassan H. (Gus) Tarraf was once charged in a prostitution case in Wayne County. The arrest and charge happened in June of 2001. In recent years, Tarraf has taken it upon himself to advocate for banning books that he believes should not be read by students in Dearborn. However, Tarraf’s own history raises concerns about his own values and personal behavior.