Category: Government

Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking

August 5, 2013

It ought to concern every person, because it’s a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at the social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought to concern every nation, because it endangers public health and fuels violence and organized crime. I’m … More Watch “Journey to Freedom” Documentary Bring to Life Today’s Freedom Fighters Against Human Trafficking

SOUTH AFRICA: “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill” Signed into Law

July 31, 2013

Originally posted on July 30, 2013 for SAnews.gov.za— “President Jacob Zuma has signed the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill into law, giving South Africa, for the first time, a single statute that tackles human trafficking holistically and comprehensively. The new law provides for a maximum penalty of R100-million or life imprisonment or … More SOUTH AFRICA: “Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill” Signed into Law

Human Trafficking is a $32Billion Industry, so is Legislation and Prosecution Falling Short?

July 31, 2013

Originally posted by Mary Goudie on July 15, 2013— “All too often slavery in some of its more contemporary manifestations – human trafficking, the exploitation of migrant workers, the buying and selling of women and girls into the sex trade – is considered a labour or human rights issue. Ultimately, though, modern-day slavery is at … More Human Trafficking is a $32Billion Industry, so is Legislation and Prosecution Falling Short?

FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

July 29, 2013

By Pete Yost for The Associated Press on July 29, 2013— “Authorities rescued 105 children who were forced into prostitution and arrested 150 pimps and others in a three-day law enforcement sweep in 76 American cities, the FBI said Monday. The victims, almost all girls, range in age from 13 to 17. The largest numbers … More FBI Raids Rescue 105 Kids Forced Into Prostitution

WICHITA: 3 Charged With Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors

July 27, 2013

Originally posted by Stephanie Schultz on July 24, 2013— “Federal prosecutors have charged three people in a wide-ranging sex trafficking conspiracy operating at nine Asian massage parlors in Wichita. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday in federal court charges owner Gary H. Kidgell; his wife, Yan Zhang; and employee XiuQing Tian, all of Wichita, with conspiracy … More WICHITA: 3 Charged With Sex Trafficking At Massage Parlors

New Jersey: Mexicans Forced into Prostitution, Six Charged

July 21, 2013

TRENTON, New Jersey on July 18, 2013— “Six members of a human trafficking ring that moved Mexican women into the United States illegally and made them work as prostitutes, often after promising them jobs as housecleaners or baby sitters, have been arrested, state authorities said Thursday. Jose Romero-Flores, identified as the ringleader, operated three brothels … More New Jersey: Mexicans Forced into Prostitution, Six Charged

Saudi Princess in Trafficking Case Posts $5M Bail

July 15, 2013

On July 11, 2013— “A Saudi princess charged with human trafficking has posted $5 million bail a day after her California arrest. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Meshael Alayban posted bail Thursday after appearing in court to face the felony charge, and was being released from Orange County jail. District Attorney Tony Rackauckas (ruh-KOW-kuhs) had asked the … More Saudi Princess in Trafficking Case Posts $5M Bail

TACOMA: Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

July 13, 2013

Press Release from The Department of Justice on July 1, 2013— “A Tacoma man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 23 years in prison and five years of supervised release for seven counts related to the sex trafficking of juveniles and adult women, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.  ALEXANDER WALLS, … More TACOMA: Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Father and Son Get Prison in ‘Family’ Prostitution Case

July 8, 2013

On July 8, 2013 for The Associated Press— “A Pennsylvania father and son who were acquitted of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified for the defense will still spend time in prison for promoting prostitution and money laundering. Vincent George Sr. and Vincent George Jr., of Allentown, Pa., were sentenced Monday in Manhattan to three … More Father and Son Get Prison in ‘Family’ Prostitution Case