Thirteen arrested in Roxbury human trafficking and vice operation
BOSTON, MA – A joint enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and related crimes in Roxbury on Monday led to the arrest of 13 individuals on a range of charges, Boston police announced.…
Hundreds of Portuguese police raid farms in human trafficking crackdown
LISBON (Reuters) – Hundreds of police raided farms in Portugal’s southern Alentejo region on Tuesday, arresting 28 people suspected of human trafficking and labour exploitation, police said. The suspects are believed to…
Italy’s transgender women thank pope for making them feel ‘more human’
By Oriana Boselli, Antonio Denti and Philip Pullella TORVAIANICA, Italy/VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The run-down beach town of Torvaianica is about 35 kms (20 miles) south of the Vatican. But for transgender…
Crypto firm Tether says it has frozen $225 million linked to human trafficking
By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Crypto firm Tether said on Monday that it had frozen $225 million worth of its cryptocurrency which it said had been linked to a human trafficking…
Stacey Abrams’ Brother-In-Law Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges
Stacey Abrams’ Brother-In-Law Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges Harold Hutchison on November 17, 2023 The brother-in-law of former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was arrested on human trafficking charges, Florida authorities said.…
Human Torso Found at Breezy Point Beach, Investigation Underway
BREEZY POINT, NY – On November 17, 2023, at approximately 12:21 PM, police responded to a 911 call reporting a found human torso at Breezy Point Beach, within the 100 Precinct area.…
Border Patrol agents arrest registered sex offender for human smuggling while in possession of firearm
CAMPO, Calif. – A registered sex offender was arrested by San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents for human smuggling while in possession of a firearm Monday night. At approximately 9:55 p.m., agents…
Two Arrested in Georgia Human Trafficking Case Involving Minor
ATLANTA, GA – The indictment of Anthony Charles Holmes and Jameesha Monique Harris was announced by Attorney General Chris Carr. The charges include Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Trafficking in Cocaine,…
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…
Computer-led equity hedge funds beat human stock-pickers in October
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hedge funds that trade equities using computer programmes defeated human stock-pickers in October by a large difference in performance, according to a Goldman Sachs note.…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped a human smuggling attempt at checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-35 checkpoint stopped a human smuggling attempt. The incident occurred on Oct. 27 when a tractor trailer approached the primary inspection…
Gavin Newsom Says Biden Admin Told Him Not To Bring Up Human Rights Abuses With Xi, Focus On Climate Change
Gavin Newsom Says Biden Admin Told Him Not To Bring Up Human Rights Abuses With Xi, Focus On Climate Change Nick Pope on October 30, 2023 Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted a human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working their assigned duties interdicted a human smuggling attempt yielding the apprehension of 11 migrants. On Oct.24, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned…
Martin County Authorities Discover Second Boat Likely Used for Human Smuggling
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents near causeways and waterways to remain vigilant after discovering a second boat believed to be used in human smuggling. Found abandoned in the mangroves…
23-Year-Old Human Smuggler Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison
TUCSON, Ariz. –Delmetrice Tavion Marquin Taylor, 23, of Mesa, was sentenced on October 3, 2023, by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 33 months in prison, followed by three years…
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…
Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, saying the use of such weapons puts civilians at risk…
AOC Says U.S. Responsibility to Ensure Human Rights of Palestinians
NEW YORK, NY – In a statement, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the United States’ obligation to uphold human rights in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Congresswoman took to social media to express…
China says US should not interfere after human rights lawyer ‘deported’ back
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Thursday urged the United States not to interfere in China’s handling of legal cases, after Washington called on Beijing to provide information…
GOP Senator Refers Former CIA Director To Capitol Police Over Tweet About Removing Him From ‘Human Race’
GOP Senator Refers Former CIA Director To Capitol Police Over Tweet About Removing Him From ‘Human Race’ Arjun Singh on October 10, 2023 A Republican senator who was the subject of a…
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…
Russia seeks return to UN human rights body in challenge to West
By Michelle Nichols and Emma Farge UNITED NATIONS/GENEVA (Reuters) – Russia is seeking re-election to the United Nations’ top human rights body next week in what is seen as a crucial test…
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…
Senior Senate Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt on human rights grounds
By Matt Spetalnick and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee vowed on Saturday to block military aid and arms sales to Egypt if it does…
US imposes visa restrictions on more Nicaraguan officials over human rights
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is imposing visa restrictions on dozens of Nicaraguan municipal officials for their role in alleged attacks on human rights, U.S. Secretary of State Antony…
Two human smuggling attempts halted at Laredo Sector I-35 checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents halted two human smuggling attempts involving commercial vehicles at the I-35 checkpoint. On Sept. 27, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Border Patrol agents encountered a…
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