Items written by Shea Rhodes
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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 »
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York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money
Date: December 12, 2023
On November 19, 2023, a 34-year-old, York County woman was arrested and charged with each of prostitution, making a false report, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. Although she has not been convicted of any offense, the woman was remanded … Read more about York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money »
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Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses
Date: December 12, 2023
On November 21, 2023, a federal grand jury indicted three central Pennsylvania men following an undercover operation led by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies pursuant to Project Safe Childhood. Christopher L. Crispen, 33, of Howard, was charged with … Read more about Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses »
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Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation
Date: December 12, 2023
On November 8, 2023, Gregory Wilson, 50, of Lewiston, was charged with attempted coercion, enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and Wilson is facing federal charges. On November 9, 2023, Walter Sitosky, 66, of Houtzdale, was charged … Read more about Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation »
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The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat
Date: December 11, 2023
Welcome back! This is the second installment in our series recapping presentations from “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Equality Model Policies and Laws,” held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, our … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat »
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The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1
Date: December 8, 2023
“Sweden was the first country to truly identify the source of the problem. . . demand. . . and to propose a solution that was actually effective.” This quote from Ane Mathieson, Co-Director of the , ties together the title … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1 »
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture”
Date: November 28, 2023
On October 27, 2023, former Abercrombie & Fitch model David Bradberry filed an individual and class action against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its former CEO, Michael Jeffries, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New … Read more about Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture” »
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Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges
Date: November 21, 2023
On July 20, 2023, a 52-year-old woman of Lewistown, PA was arrested and charged with prostitution following an FBI human trafficking investigation. An operation conducted with FBI State College, FBI Williamsport, and Mifflin County Regional Police attempted to identify and … Read more about Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges »
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“Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker
Date: November 12, 2023
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Scranton Police Department arrested a man and a woman in a prostitution sting. Officers began their investigation by posing as a sex buyer on a website “geared toward prostitution.” After engaging with the woman … Read more about “Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker »
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Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
Date: October 25, 2023
On October 12, 2023, the Monroeville District Attorney’s Office charged Donte LaShawn Cole, 28, with a total of 19 counts including: Trafficking in Individuals, Involuntary Servitude, Dealing in the Proceeds of Illegal Activity, and Corrupt Organizations. Cole was arrested by … Read more about Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring »