By State Senator Betsy Close on July 8, 2013— “The State Senate approved final changes to a bill aimed at cracking down on human traffickers Friday . Senate Bill 673 B has had a lengthy and uncertain journey through the legislative process, but is now on its way to final approval in the House of Representatives. … More Human Trafficking Bill Advances
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
By Margaret Gillerman for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on July 3, 2013— “A Chicago man was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on charges of transporting two women from Chicago to Missouri to Colorado and back for prostitution. A grand jury indicted Jamall Brown, 29, of Chicago, on one felony count of persuading, inducing, enticing … More CHICAGO: Man Brought Women to St. Louis for Prostitution, Feds Say
By Casey Meserve for PlymouthPatch.com on May 7, 2013— “A Dorchester man and a Plymouth woman have been indicted in connection with running a human trafficking and prostitution operation in the Greater Boston area, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on May 7, 2013. [On May 2, 2013], a Suffolk County Grand Jury indicted Plymouth resident … More BOSTON: Plymouth Woman Indicted in Human Trafficking, Prostitution Ring
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
By Jessie Balmert on June 30, 2013 for CentralOhio.com— “She has run away from home. She has been abused by her relatives. She has been performing poorly at school and is depressed. Every human trafficking victim has a different story of how they were sold into the sex trade or forced into domestic servitude, but … More The Sex Slave Next Door: How Human Trafficking Happens Near You
“If there be an object truly ridiculous in nature, it is an American patriot, signing resolutions of independency with the one hand, and with the other brandishing a whip over his affrighted slaves.” ~ Thomas Day, 1776, English Abolitionist Celebrate our country’s birthday, July 4th – Declaration of Independence! Hope for Justice wishes you, your … More Happy 4th of July 2013
For BusinessWire on June 26, 2013— “Today, Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that they have joined forces to help end child trafficking. Together, they have launched the Global Freedom Exchange, an innovative, multi-faceted educational and mentoring program targeting emerging and established women leaders. Program participants are on the forefront of global efforts … More Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership Launch Global Freedom Exchange, a Collaboration to End Child Trafficking
By Ray Weaver on June 26, 2013— Bødskov: If a compelling reason can be shown, a temporary stay can be granted (Photo: Scanpix) “When 20-year-old Omo Amenahakawon first came to Denmark, she said she thought she would be working as an au pair. The truth turned out to be far different. Amenahakawon was forced to … More Woman Who Testified Against Her Human Traffickers Risks Deportation
February 19, 2013 for KTVU & Wires— “A San Francisco couple is behind bars Tuesday night for allegedly forcing three women and a teenage girl into prostitution at a South San Francisco hotel, police said. South San Francisco police on Saturday arrested Sate Jones and Maria Jimenez, both 25, for human trafficking, pimping and pandering. … More SAN FRANCISCO: Couple Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
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