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Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami Beach sting uncovers Venezuelan woman forced into prostitution. Two jailed, cops say

Two individuals arrested in Miami Beach for human trafficking and prostitution involving a Venezuelan woman.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Paying for sex through independent prostitution ads is not sex trafficking, state's highest court rules

Responding to online prostitution ads is not human trafficking according to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago

I'm gonna get you': Man charged with trafficking girl in Oakland days after release from prison

Jane Doe, now 17, alleges Jordan Townsend is trafficking her after he reconnected through Instagram following his prison sentence.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami Beach sting uncovers Venezuelan woman forced into prostitution. Two jailed, cops say

Two individuals arrested in Miami Beach for human trafficking and prostitution involving a Venezuelan woman.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Paying for sex through independent prostitution ads is not sex trafficking, state's highest court rules

Responding to online prostitution ads is not human trafficking according to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago

I'm gonna get you': Man charged with trafficking girl in Oakland days after release from prison

Jane Doe, now 17, alleges Jordan Townsend is trafficking her after he reconnected through Instagram following his prison sentence.
more#prostitution
#criminal-justice
more#criminal-justice
#crime
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK-based people smuggler jailed for 25 years over Mediterranean crossings

Ahmed Ebid, a UK-based people smuggler, was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
He exploited nearly 3,800 asylum seekers, prioritizing profit over lives.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Wis. man accused of imprisoning, sexually assaulting 3 girls, with 1 victim forced to drink from basement puddle in captivity: disturbing court docs

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK-based people smuggler jailed for 25 years over Mediterranean crossings

Ahmed Ebid, a UK-based people smuggler, was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
He exploited nearly 3,800 asylum seekers, prioritizing profit over lives.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Wis. man accused of imprisoning, sexually assaulting 3 girls, with 1 victim forced to drink from basement puddle in captivity: disturbing court docs

more#crime
#organized-crime
more#organized-crime
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany: Report slams Merz's immigration policies DW 05/20/2025

Current German refugee policies are inadequate for addressing modern global migration challenges.
#public-safety
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Once again, the myth that sporting events lead to sex trafficking has emerged - 48 hills

from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Once again, the myth that sporting events lead to sex trafficking has emerged - 48 hills

more#public-safety
#migrant-crisis
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dad in coma, son dead and 10-year-old daughter missing after migrant boat capsizes; 5 charged

Five Mexican citizens face charges for human smuggling linked to a deadly boat capsizing off San Diego, resulting in four deaths, including two children.
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dad in coma, son dead and 10-year-old daughter missing after migrant boat capsizes; 5 charged

Five Mexican citizens face charges for human smuggling linked to a deadly boat capsizing off San Diego, resulting in four deaths, including two children.
more#migrant-crisis
#child-safety
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Retired NFL linebacker among more than 250 arrested in human trafficking sting: police

Adarius Taylor, former NFL linebacker, was arrested in a significant human-trafficking sting in Florida, raising concerns about child safety and broader illegal activities.
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Retired NFL linebacker among more than 250 arrested in human trafficking sting: police

Adarius Taylor, former NFL linebacker, was arrested in a significant human-trafficking sting in Florida, raising concerns about child safety and broader illegal activities.
more#child-safety
#war-crimes
more#war-crimes
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Colorado Has a Massive Home-Grown Crypto Crime Problem

Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese crypto service, facilitated vast criminal operations in Colorado, laundering $8.4 billion mostly through Telegram.
#illegal-immigration
Boston food
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Irishman accused of running US people smuggling operation faces 30 years in prison

William O'Reilly faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly smuggling illegal immigrants into the U.S.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Deported alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was driving convicted smuggler's car during Tennessee traffic stop

Boston food
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Irishman accused of running US people smuggling operation faces 30 years in prison

William O'Reilly faces up to 30 years in prison for allegedly smuggling illegal immigrants into the U.S.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Deported alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was driving convicted smuggler's car during Tennessee traffic stop

more#illegal-immigration
#government-policy
more#government-policy
#rwanda
more#rwanda
#california-law
more#california-law
#child-exploitation
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Ex-teacher who sexually assaulted middle school teens for drugs, agrees to 25-year sentence

A former substitute teacher was sentenced to 25 years for exchanging drugs for sex with minors.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Ex-teacher who sexually assaulted middle school teens for drugs, agrees to 25-year sentence

A former substitute teacher was sentenced to 25 years for exchanging drugs for sex with minors.
more#child-exploitation
#myanmar
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Indians trapped in Myanmar's cyber scam nightmare DW 03/04/2025

Pradeep Vijay was trafficked to Myanmar under false job pretenses and forced into scamming, highlighting a serious issue of human trafficking for cybercrime.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Indians trapped in Myanmar's cyber scam nightmare DW 03/04/2025

Pradeep Vijay was trafficked to Myanmar under false job pretenses and forced into scamming, highlighting a serious issue of human trafficking for cybercrime.
more#myanmar
#ms-13
US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump admin defends arrest of migrant who was sent to El Salvador's hellhole megaprison by mistake: 'He should be locked up'

The arrest of Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights conflicting narratives around immigration policy and public safety in the Trump administration era.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Moment alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of human trafficking revealed in new bodycam video

US news
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump admin defends arrest of migrant who was sent to El Salvador's hellhole megaprison by mistake: 'He should be locked up'

The arrest of Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights conflicting narratives around immigration policy and public safety in the Trump administration era.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Moment alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of human trafficking revealed in new bodycam video

more#ms-13
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Famous ex-victim Elizabeth Smart says America's National Human Trafficking Hotline is failing those who need it the most - there should be federal reform

Awareness without action in human trafficking worsens victims' situations and hope is abandoned.
UK news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Gang ran abusive' sex trafficking ring between Romania and east London

Trafficking victims in the UK suffered abuse as traffickers were sentenced for controlling prostitution for profit.
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Morally repugnant': Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over slavery-like conditions'

Starbucks faces lawsuit over allegations of child labor and human trafficking on Brazilian coffee farms supplying their products.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area

Four individuals convicted for operating a sex trafficking ring in Boston, highlighting serious criminal activities including trafficking and managing brothels.
#immigration
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Li Ann Sanchez, a trans and Indigenous activist supporting LGBTQ+ immigrants in the United States: We are living in a new era of transphobia and xenophobia'

Li Ann Sanchez is a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on undocumented immigrants' needs and overcoming her own struggles with discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration is Misinterpreting the Alien Enemies Act To Serve Own Purpose

The Alien Enemies Act is being misused by the administration for immigration purposes.
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Li Ann Sanchez, a trans and Indigenous activist supporting LGBTQ+ immigrants in the United States: We are living in a new era of transphobia and xenophobia'

Li Ann Sanchez is a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on undocumented immigrants' needs and overcoming her own struggles with discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration is Misinterpreting the Alien Enemies Act To Serve Own Purpose

The Alien Enemies Act is being misused by the administration for immigration purposes.
more#immigration
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Auburn police officer caught in child sex sting operation

Auburn police officer Dominick Boschetto, 31, was arrested during an underage sex sting for soliciting a minor.
Boschetto has been placed on administrative leave and will face legal repercussions.
fromDecider
1 month ago

'A Working Man' comes to digital, but when will the Jason Statham movie be streaming on Amazon Prime?

A Working Man features Jason Statham as Levon, a construction worker who must rescue his boss's daughter from human traffickers, showcasing a distinctive skill set.
Film
#modern-slavery
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Record high modern slavery referrals shows shocking scale' of issue in UK

Record high of almost 20,000 potential modern slavery victims referred in the UK, reflecting awareness and the severity of the issue.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Record high modern slavery referrals shows shocking scale' of issue in UK

Record high of almost 20,000 potential modern slavery victims referred in the UK, reflecting awareness and the severity of the issue.
more#modern-slavery
#border-security
more#border-security
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fall River police officer arrested in child sex trafficking sting

A Fall River police officer was arrested in a Boston child sex trafficking sting operation.
#romania
more#romania
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer to call for countries to unite to eradicate vile trade' of people smuggling

The Independent champions accessible journalism on crucial issues, supporting informed public discourse across the political spectrum.
#andrew-tate
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Andrew Tate

Florida Attorney General opens criminal probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate following Romanian travel ban lift.
Human trafficking accusations against the Tate brothers lead to legal action in Florida.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate Admits He Deletes Potential Evidence from His Phone in Stunning Rant About Florida Investigation: You Think I'm Not Ready?'

Andrew Tate openly admitted to deleting potential evidence while under investigation for human trafficking, challenging authorities to arrest him.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Florida has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate after they arrived in the state amid human trafficking charges.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Who are Andrew and Tristan Tate and how did they get a clear to come to Florida?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes Andrew and Tristan Tate's presence in the state after their arrival following Trump's lifted travel ban.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Andrew Tate

Florida Attorney General opens criminal probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate following Romanian travel ban lift.
Human trafficking accusations against the Tate brothers lead to legal action in Florida.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate Admits He Deletes Potential Evidence from His Phone in Stunning Rant About Florida Investigation: You Think I'm Not Ready?'

Andrew Tate openly admitted to deleting potential evidence while under investigation for human trafficking, challenging authorities to arrest him.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Florida has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate after they arrived in the state amid human trafficking charges.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Who are Andrew and Tristan Tate and how did they get a clear to come to Florida?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes Andrew and Tristan Tate's presence in the state after their arrival following Trump's lifted travel ban.
more#andrew-tate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Sunnyvale Authorities Raid Suspected Brothel, Arrest Six Johns and a Madam

Sunnyvale police officers and Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies raided a commercial building Thursday on suspicion it was a brothel, uncovering seven human trafficking victims.
Silicon Valley real estate
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison

A couple in West Virginia was sentenced to decades in prison for abusing their adopted children.
They were convicted of human trafficking and child abuse, highlighting severe child mistreatment.
#migrant-smuggling
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

A federal trial reveals the deadly consequences of migrant smuggling and the dangers faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas

Two men were convicted for their roles in a deadly smuggling incident that resulted in 53 migrant deaths, facing life sentences.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

A federal trial reveals the deadly consequences of migrant smuggling and the dangers faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas

Two men were convicted for their roles in a deadly smuggling incident that resulted in 53 migrant deaths, facing life sentences.
more#migrant-smuggling
#scam-centers
World news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

84 Indonesians lured into 'virtual slavery' have been freed from scam centers in Myanmar

Eighty-four Indonesians were repatriated from scam centers in Myanmar as part of broader crackdowns on human trafficking.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Remote teams

Scam work centers along Thai border still have up to 100,000 people, despite multinational crackdown

World news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

84 Indonesians lured into 'virtual slavery' have been freed from scam centers in Myanmar

Eighty-four Indonesians were repatriated from scam centers in Myanmar as part of broader crackdowns on human trafficking.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Remote teams

Scam work centers along Thai border still have up to 100,000 people, despite multinational crackdown

more#scam-centers
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Moment UN judge who forced woman to work as slave claims immunity' to police

A United Nations judge was convicted for human trafficking and forced labor, showcasing abuse of power within legal ranks.
Law
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose Spotlight

California legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Lowell firefighter faces child porn charges

A Lowell firefighter was arrested for child pornography and human trafficking after allegedly soliciting explicit materials from underage girls.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

First-of-its-kind lawsuit alleges human trafficking by California's Bumble Bee Seafoods

Bumble Bee Seafoods allegedly turned a blind eye to forced labor in its supply fleet for years, despite knowledge of the issues.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Migrant Boats Capsize Off Yemen and Djibouti, U.N. Says

Four boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti, leading to at least two deaths and 186 people missing, highlighting the perilous migration routes.
MMA
from48 hills
2 months ago

Has the WWE really KO'd its union-busting, alleged sexual predator founder? - 48 hills

Vince McMahon's public re-emergence comes amid serious allegations and the conclusion of a federal investigation into his past misconduct.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Can Myanmar's scam centers be shut down for good? DW 03/03/2025

Many are lured into fake jobs in Southeast Asia, treated as slaves, and forced into scams.
Joint efforts by Thailand, Myanmar, and China aim to repatriate trafficked individuals.
A significant global response is essential for repatriation and addressing this crisis.
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