Items written by Shea Rhodes
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Four Charged in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Investigation
Date: February 11, 2024
Four individuals have been charged after a Cumberland County human trafficking investigation. The Camp Hill Police Department charged Raynard Lamar Spence, 31, of Hallandale Beach, Florida with Involuntary Servitude, Trafficking in Individuals – Recruit/entice/solicit/etc., and Trafficking in Individuals – Financial … Read more about Four Charged in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Investigation »
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New Jersey Man Who Solicited Sex from a 13-Year-Old Sentenced to Six to Twelve Years
Date: February 4, 2024
On January 24, 2024, Steven Boutte, a New Jersey resident, was sentenced to six to twelve years in prison for criminal attempt to commit involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, criminal attempt to commit statutory sexual assault, and unlawful … Read more about New Jersey Man Who Solicited Sex from a 13-Year-Old Sentenced to Six to Twelve Years »
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Successful Prosecution of Three Individuals for Child Trafficking/Exploitation Results in Lengthy Prison Sentences
Date: February 2, 2024
In September of 2023, Sukhjit Singh, 26, and Kunal Bakhru, 43, of Upper Darby Township were convicted in a human trafficking scheme involving an 11-year-old girl. The two defendants conspired to sell the young girl for Singh’s sexual gratification. Following … Read more about Successful Prosecution of Three Individuals for Child Trafficking/Exploitation Results in Lengthy Prison Sentences »
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Kline & Specter Wins $37.5M For Sex Trafficking Victims
Date: January 24, 2024
On October 6, 2023, Arbitrator William Ricci announced that the North American Motors Inns, now known as the Philly Inn & Suites, and owner Ramara, Inc., which previously owned the West Philadelphia hotel when the trafficking occurred, as well as … Read more about Kline & Specter Wins $37.5M For Sex Trafficking Victims »
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UPDATE: York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money
Date: January 24, 2024
As we previously reported, on November 19, 2023, a 34-year-old, York County woman was arrested and charged with prostitution, making a false report, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. On January 4, 2024, Judge Jeffrey Oberdorf held the prostitution and drug paraphernalia charges … Read more about UPDATE: York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money »
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UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System
Date: January 22, 2024
On January 11, 2024, former Pennsylvania defense attorney Corey Kolcharno was sentenced on four counts of promoting prostitution. As a result, Kolcharno will face up to two years in prison. Additionally, Kolcharno will be on probation for two years, must … Read more about UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System »
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Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Child Sex Trafficking
Date: January 12, 2024
On December 15, 2023, Dante Lashawn Cole, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for sex trafficking of a child. If convicted, the federal charge provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to … Read more about Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Child Sex Trafficking »
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A Legal Guide for Vacatur Motions in Pennsylvania
Date: January 11, 2024
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The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Series: Panel 3: “Massachusetts: Survivors Driving Equality Model Legislation”
Date: December 19, 2023
Welcome back! This is the fourth and final post in our series recapping the panels from our annual symposium, which was held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Series: Panel 3: “Massachusetts: Survivors Driving Equality Model Legislation” »
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The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 3: Maine: Successful Advocacy Lessons Learned, Panel 2
Date: December 13, 2023
Welcome back! This is the third installment of a series recapping our annual symposium, which was held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Equality Model … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 3: Maine: Successful Advocacy Lessons Learned, Panel 2 »