Category: Super Bowl

To Prevent Sex trafficking from becoming Super Bowl Scourge, FBI Intensified Law Enforcement Efforts

February 3, 2015

By Eric Adelson on January 31, 2015 for Yahoo Sports— “On the Saturday before the Super Bowl, a 23-year-old on the northern edge of this sprawling city scans escort offers on the Internet. There are dozens of listings, many with photos of girls in suggestive poses and little clothing. This is a huge weekend for … More To Prevent Sex trafficking from becoming Super Bowl Scourge, FBI Intensified Law Enforcement Efforts

18 Charged With Operating Prostitution and Drug Ring

February 6, 2014

By MARY PILON for The New York Times on January 30, 2014— “Just days before the kickoff of Super Bowl XLVIII, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman on Thursday announced charges against 18 people for operating a high-end prostitution and drug trafficking ring. The investigation began 11 months ago, but Mr. Schneiderman said the timing of … More 18 Charged With Operating Prostitution and Drug Ring

45 Arrested, 16 Juveniles Rescued in Super Bowl Prostitution Bust

February 5, 2014

By Marina Lopes for Reuters on February 4, 2014— “Forty-five people were arrested and 16 juveniles rescued in a two-week crackdown on prostitution in the New York-New Jersey area leading up to last Sunday’s Super Bowl, Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said on Tuesday. The bureau said some of those arrested claimed they traveled to … More 45 Arrested, 16 Juveniles Rescued in Super Bowl Prostitution Bust

NEW JERSEY Works to Curb Sex Trafficking Before Super Bowl

January 30, 2014

By Katie Zezima and Samantha Henry for The Associated Press on January 23— “Law enforcement agents in New Jersey have redoubled efforts to fight what they worry could be one of the biggest menaces to come with next month’s Super Bowl: sex trafficking. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to descend on New Jersey … More NEW JERSEY Works to Curb Sex Trafficking Before Super Bowl

NEW JERSEY: Students Speak Out Against Super Bowl Sex Trade

January 29, 2014

Students from Jefferson Township High School created a series of videos highlighting the prostitution and sex slave industry associated with the Super Bowl. (Courtesy of Jenn Krakowski) By Peggy McGlone for The Star-Ledger on January 26, 2014— “They consider themselves modern day abolitionists, focused on human trafficking, prostitution and the sexual exploitation of teenagers around … More NEW JERSEY: Students Speak Out Against Super Bowl Sex Trade