Story by J. David McSwane / Photography and video by Dan Wagner— “Wearing only a sports bra and boxers, bruises on her back, the girl surged through the salon’s door. Her feet were bare and bleeding from the race over asphalt, her speech a frenzied heave as she spilled the secret of where she had … More “The Stolen Ones”—A Herald-Tribune Special Report
Written by Human Rights Society’s own staff intern, Robbie Waddell, on November 20, 2013_ “In the past week, the University I attend has been getting some attention in the media. Unfortunately, it is not about it’s beautiful campus or great education. For Halloween this year, a fraternity decided to make a prop outside of their … More Op-Ed from Human Rights Society Intern, Robbie Waddell: “Halloween Prop Causes Controversy at University”
By The Associated Press on November 18, 2013— “The spokesman for Niger’s government says authorities in the West African country have arrested about 30 people in connection with human trafficking networks. Justice Minister Marou Amadou told The Associated Press on Monday that among the suspects are two drivers of the vehicles that broke down in … More NIGER: Authorities Arrest 30 Trafficking Suspects
By C. Johnson for News10ABC on November 18, 2013— “Sacramento has been identified by law enforcement officials as one of the worst cities in the U.S. when it comes to sex trafficking. News10’s Walt Gray recently talked with some of those who are working to stop the peddling of young girls against their will and … More SACRAMENTO: Sex Trafficking Victim: ‘I Was Exploited for 4 Years’
By Daniella Silva for NBC News on November 14, 2013— “Nearly 400 children have been rescued and 348 adults arrested following an expansive and “extraordinary” international child pornography investigation, Canadian police announced Thursday. Toronto Police via EPA: Toronto Police Service Detective Constable Lisa Belanger (L) and Inspector Joanna Beaven-Desjardins of the Toronto Police Service Sex … More Nearly 400 Children Rescued, 348 Adults Arrested in Canadian Child Pornography Bust
By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo on November 8, 2013— “States are cracking down on child sex trafficking in the US, including prostitution, pornography, and sexual performance, by better identifying victims and attaching stiff penalties to new laws. State lawmakers have been making great strides in cracking down on child sex traffickers – and better protecting the … More VIDEO: States Toughen Laws Against Child Sex Trafficking
By Chao Xiong for Star Tribune on November 8, 2013— “Antonio D. Washington-Davis, who was charged with running a sex-trafficking ring out of St. Paul with his uncles and brother, was found guilty on all counts Friday night by a Ramsey County jury. Washington-Davis, 27, was charged in Ramsey County District Court with aiding and … More 27-Year-Old Found Guilty of Running Sex Trafficking Ring
Posted on HeraldOnline.com on November 2, 2013— “Ethnic Hmong, Lao and Montagnard girls, including children, are being abducted and forced into marriage and prostitution at an alarming rate by corrupt government and military officials in Vietnam and Laos according to statements issued jointly today by non-governmental organizations. The Lao Human Rights Council, Inc., (LHRC) and … More VIETNAM: Officials Involved in Abduction, Trafficking, and Sex Slavery of Women, Children
By Anne Stegen for KERO News on October 31, 2013— “The Bakersfield Police Department is currently investigating a case involving victims of human trafficking. On October 31, 2013, at about 12:23 a.m., Bakersfield Police Officers stopped a car in the 800 block of Union Avenue. Preliminary investigation revealed the two female occupants, one of whom is a … More BAKERSFIELD: Police Stop Car to Reveal Trafficked Minors
Posted on October 21, 2013 on the Voice of Russia— “”Traffickers are exploiting the demand for organs and the vulnerability of children. It’s unlikely that a trafficker is going to take this risk and bring just one child into the UK. It is likely there was a group,” said Bharti Patel, the chief executive of … More Human Traffickers Bring Children to UK to Sell Their Organs on Black Market
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