Chatman

*990 The jury's verdict finding defendant Markece Jovon Chatman guilty of pimping and pandering was based on the testimony of a prostitute, who admitted lying and told vastly different stories each time she gave a statement or testified, the text messages she exchanged with defendant, and a letter defendant wrote to a woman in Texas pleading with her to claim in an affidavit that she sent the text messages to the prostitute. On appeal, defendant alleges that instructional error and ineffectiveness of counsel necessitate reversal of the judgment. We disagree and affirm the judgment.

FACTS

Antoinette was unhappy living at home with her mother, stepfather, and other relatives. She had no income and felt "out of place" and "lost." She wore a necklace with the ashes of her son. Her cousin, who had been working as a prostitute, encouraged Antoinette to join the profession and when she agreed, the cousin schooled her on the way to make a living and stay reasonably safe. The cousin advertised Antoinette's services on Backpage.com, a website utilized by prostitutes and their customers. The cousin also introduced Antoinette to defendant so he would help with her prostitution.

*991 The…