Category: Sex Trafficking

CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

June 20, 2013

On June 19, 2013— “A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade. Myrelle Lockett, 20, is charged with felony counts of aggravated trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude and kidnapping, according … More CHICAGO: Man Charged With Sex Trafficking For Second Time In Cook County

Slavery Still Exists

June 19, 2013

Human trafficking (aka “modern-day slavery) still exists in our world! With an estimated 27-29 million slaves in the world today whether forced in labor camps or exploited as sexually, people in every country are victims serious human rights abuses. Those who are most vulnerable are the poor and female gender (80% of victims are girls/women). … More Slavery Still Exists

Sex Scandals, Covered-Up Crimes Hit at State Department

June 12, 2013

By Cheryl K. Chumley for The Washington Times on June 10, 2013— “The State Department has been tainted by an internal memo that revealed security personnel and even diplomats may have committed inappropriate, illegal behavior during overseas trips. Some of the behaviors: One State Department security staffer in Beirut “engaged in sexual assaults” on embassy … More Sex Scandals, Covered-Up Crimes Hit at State Department

USA: Rep. Gov. Brian Sandoval Signs Major Anti-SexTrafficking Bill

June 10, 2013

USA, Carson City, Nev. (AP)— “Sex trafficking is being defined in Nevada’s statutes for the first time in state history, and the penalties for associated crimes just got tougher. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval signed AB67 into law Thursday with Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto looking on. Masto was the bill’s primary proponent. “Nevada is … More USA: Rep. Gov. Brian Sandoval Signs Major Anti-SexTrafficking Bill

USA: Woman Gets Jail for Allowing Daughter to be Prostituted

June 9, 2013

USA, St. Paul, Minn., on June 6 for UPI.com— “A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to six months in jail for allowing her developmentally disabled teenage daughter to be prostituted. Cheryl Ann Tchida, 51, of Woodbury, was sentenced Wednesday and ordered to surrender at the Ramsey County Workhouse in two weeks, the St. Paul (Minn.) … More USA: Woman Gets Jail for Allowing Daughter to be Prostituted

Minnesota Cheerleader Accused of Prostituting Teammate

June 8, 2013

By Gabrielle Levy for UPI.com on June 5, 2013— “A Minnesota high school cheerleader has been charged with sex trafficking and promoting prostitution for allegedly pimping out a 16-year-old teammate who receives special education services. Montia Marie Parker, an 18-year-old senior at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, was arrested May 22 after setting up Backpage.com … More Minnesota Cheerleader Accused of Prostituting Teammate

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

‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America

May 6, 2013

Sex Trafficking Awareness Event Volviendo FREE Screening + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America Organized by Hope for Justice and Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine, Volviendo film will be shown with a panel discussion after the screening on sex trafficking in Latin America, Seattle and world. DATE | MAY 22, 2013 TIME | 7 PM WITH PANEL … More ‘Volviendo’ Film + Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in Latin America