Category: Human trafficking News

HOUSTON: 24-y/o Man Faces Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Prostituting 15-y/o Girl

September 23, 2013

From The Associated Press on August 28, 2013— “A federal grand jury in Houston has indicted a man for sex trafficking in a case involving a 15-year-old girl who prosecutors say was forced into prostitution. Twenty-four-year-old Alexander Joseph Johnson of Houston remains in federal custody following his arrest Aug. 6. Authorities say the teenager was … More HOUSTON: 24-y/o Man Faces Minimum 10 Years in Prison for Prostituting 15-y/o Girl

BREAKING NEWS: Ariel Castro, Who Held 3 Women Captive in Cleveland, Is Found Dead

September 4, 2013

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS on September 4, 2013— “The Cleveland man serving a life sentence for holding three women captive in his home for a decade hanged himself in his prison cell, officials said Wednesday in another startling twist in the case that appalled and transfixed the city. Ariel Castro, 53, was found hanging around … More BREAKING NEWS: Ariel Castro, Who Held 3 Women Captive in Cleveland, Is Found Dead

BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand

August 18, 2013

From AP on August 10, 2013— “Thai authorities have arrested and charged a suspected human trafficker who allegedly sold hundreds of migrants from Myanmar into slavery to work in Thailand’s fishing industry, police said Saturday. Ko Myo, a 42-year-old Myanmar national, was captured in a raid by police and justice officials on Aug. 1 in … More BANGKOK: Ko Myo, Human Trafficking Suspect From Myanmar, Arrested In Thailand

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

SEATTLE: UW Students Using Feminine Napkins to Fight Human Trafficking

July 17, 2013

By Elisa Jaffe on July 15, 2013— “Washington is a hot spot for human trafficking, and some University of Washington graduate students have developed an unusual way to help victims of what they call “modern day slavery.” Human trafficking is a crime that’s plagued 18 counties in Washington, and the challenge authorities face is finding … More SEATTLE: UW Students Using Feminine Napkins to Fight Human Trafficking

MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued After Sex Trafficking Bust

July 4, 2013

By CNN Staff on July 2, 2013— “Authorities in Mexico City say they’ve rescued 46 women in a human trafficking bust. The women rescued included 27 Mexicans and 19 foreigners, Mexico City prosecutors said in a statement. Forty people were detained after a raid at the Cadillac table-dance club in the country’s capital over the … More MEXICO: 46 Women Rescued After Sex Trafficking Bust

How Google Is Fighting Sex Trafficking With Big Data

June 7, 2013

By Michael Grothaus for The Fast Company on May 14, 2013— “For years human traffickers have used the latest technology to profit from the slave trade, but now software engineers at big data companies like Palantir and Salesforce are enabling anti-trafficking organizations to fight back–thanks to a little funding help from Google. The latest estimates … More How Google Is Fighting Sex Trafficking With Big Data

Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed

June 4, 2013

By SPIEGEL staff on May 30, 2013— “When Germany legalized prostitution just over a decade ago, politicians hoped that it would create better conditions and more autonomy for sex workers. It hasn’t worked out that way, though. Exploitation and human trafficking remain significant problems. Sânandrei is a poor village in Romania with run-down houses and … More Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed

‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING

March 30, 2013

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event EDEN Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking Organized by Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) and Centripetal Films, Hope for Justice and World Affairs Council are co-presenters of the opening night of Eden screening with panel discussion on sex trafficking. SXSW 2012: Audience Award Best Narrative Feature – Special Jury Award Best … More ‘EDEN’ FILM + PANEL DISCUSSION ON SEX TRAFFICKING