Harrisburg Man Arrested in Countywide Human Trafficking Operation

HARRISBURG, PA – On this Thursday, David Mota faced Judge Scott Arthur Evans and pleaded guilty to patronizing a prostitute. The incident, which occurred in March, involved Mota offering money in exchange…

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Ohio Man Arrested in Interstate Human Trafficking Ring

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday morning that an Ohio man has been arrested and will be extradited to Pennsylvania to face multiple charges, including felony human trafficking. The…

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Ephrata Man Sentenced for Trying to Lure Child into Human Trafficking

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA – Zakianny Maldonado, a 32-year-old from Ephrata, was sentenced on Tuesday to a prison term of 2 ½ to 6 years by Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker. Maldonado had…

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Cumberland County Human Trafficking Operation Nets 60 Arrests To Date

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, MD – An intensified operation against human trafficking, dubbed “Operation Impact Demand VI”, has been recently carried out. The operation is been spearheaded by the Hampden Township Police in collaboration…

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Two Charged for Human Trafficking Children in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – On Monday, Victor Eugene Booth, a 40-year-old male, was arrested in the Jersey Shore Area by the U.S. Marshal Service. Booth has been charged with Trafficking in Individuals, Prostitution…

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Verdict Reached Cumberland County Human Trafficking Case

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – As a result of a human trafficking initiative in June 2022, six men were arrested for attempting to patronize prostitutes. This week, a trial was held for one…

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Passaic County Couple Sentenced for Human Trafficking in Newark

NEWARK, N.J. – Enna Gonzalez, 58, and her husband, Jean Noriega, 52, both residents of Paterson, New Jersey, have received prison sentences for their involvement in a sex trafficking scheme. U.S. Attorney…

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Man and Woman Arrested in Atlantic City on Human Trafficking Charges

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has recently announced the arrest of a man and a woman accused of promoting prostitution. Colin Sherwood, 44, of New York, NY, and…

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FILM REVIEW: ‘Sound Of Freedom’: One Man’s Fight Against Human Trafficking

FILM REVIEW: ‘Sound Of Freedom’: One Man’s Fight Against Human Trafficking Kate Anderson on June 20, 2023 Warning: This review contains spoilers for the film “Sound of Freedom.” Timothy Ballard, the founder…

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Man Sentenced for Human Trafficking in Berks County

HARRISBURG, PA – Hector Rivera, 52, has been recently sentenced to serve 33 and ½ to 69 years in prison following his conviction on 15 charges, including human trafficking, by the Berks…

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Police make arrest in Harrisburg area human trafficking operation

HARRISBURG, PA – A man who exploited women and recruited them through an online website has been charged with sex trafficking in Chambersburg. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of criminal…

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NYC Man Indicted for Human Trafficking and Assault of Homeless Teenager

BROOKLYN, NY – A 39-year-old man from Crown Heights, Samuel Tucker, was indicted on Monday on charges of sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, assault, and other offenses for allegedly trafficking and assaulting a…

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Brooklyn Resident Indicted on Charges of Human Trafficking and Assault

BROOKLYN, NY – District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the indictment of Samuel Tucker, 39, from Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for human trafficking, promoting prostitution, assault, and other charges involving a 19-year-old girl and…

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Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Assault in Queens

NEW YORK, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Cleveland Sterling has been arraigned on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, robbery, and assault. Sterling, 34, of Uniondale, allegedly forced…

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Restaurants, bars, nightclubs and schools in New Jersey to be required to post human trafficking ads

TRENTON, NJ – A new law in Trenton seeks to force restaurants, bars, schools, nightclubs, truckstops, and hotels to post state-approved human trafficking awareness ads. Under bill A1081, the state’s Commission of…

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Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved

Sen. Stanfield's bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…

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Transporting A Minor For An Abortion Would Be Considered Human Trafficking Under Proposed Idaho Law

Transporting A Minor For An Abortion Would Be Considered Human Trafficking Under Proposed Idaho Law Kate Anderson on February 9, 2023 A bill introduced in the Idaho state Legislature this week would…

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Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…

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Pro-Prostitution Bills Might Worsen Human Trafficking, Advocates Say, But One Argues It May Be Part Of The Solution

California’s recent pro-prostitution bills from state Sen. Scott Wiener have raised concerns among some anti-human trafficking groups that growing tolerance of prostitution will worsen sexual slavery, while others argue it is the…

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Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office released the following statement from U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson for the District of Nevada today to commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Day…

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Harrisburg Man Arrested in Countywide Human Trafficking Operation

Ohio Man Arrested in Interstate Human Trafficking Ring

Ephrata Man Sentenced for Trying to Lure Child into Human Trafficking

Cumberland County Human Trafficking Operation Nets 60 Arrests To Date

Two Charged for Human Trafficking Children in Williamsport

Verdict Reached Cumberland County Human Trafficking Case

Passaic County Couple Sentenced for Human Trafficking in Newark

Man and Woman Arrested in Atlantic City on Human Trafficking Charges

Man Sentenced for Human Trafficking in Berks County

Police make arrest in Harrisburg area human trafficking operation

NYC Man Indicted for Human Trafficking and Assault of Homeless Teenager

Brooklyn Resident Indicted on Charges of Human Trafficking and Assault

Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Assault in Queens

Restaurants, bars, nightclubs and schools in New Jersey to be required to post human trafficking ads

Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved

Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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