Items written by Shea Rhodes

• UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Pled Guilty to Promoting Prostitution

  Date: May 20, 2021

  On May 7th, 2021, former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman pled guilty to promoting prostitution, obstruction of justice, and intimidation of victims before the Honorable Judge Joseph M. Augello. As a condition of the plea deal, Salsman had to … Read more about UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Pled Guilty to Promoting Prostitution »

• Several Arrested after Drug and Prostitution Bust in Wilkes-Barre Township

  Date: May 19, 2021

  Police made several arrests and shut down a home in Wilkes-Barre Township that was reported to be operating as a house of prostitution and drug dealing. The arrests were a result of a lengthy police investigation into the occupants of … Read more about Several Arrested after Drug and Prostitution Bust in Wilkes-Barre Township »

• Student Blog Series: Human Trafficking is Much Closer to Home Than You Think

  Date: May 19, 2021

  Myths and stereotypes are pervasive in our societal understanding of human trafficking. We easily become attached to a specific story of trafficking victims and forget that the impacts and harms of sex trafficking expand much further than a single story. … Read more about Student Blog Series: Human Trafficking is Much Closer to Home Than You Think »

• Lower Macungie Township Man Charged for Targeting Minors for Sex Online

  Date: May 17, 2021

  On April 23, 2021, charges were filed against 70-year-old James Jacob Derr of Lower Macungie Township for communications that allegedly occurred between Derr and an undercover police detective posing online as a 14-year-old girl. Derr is charged with two counts … Read more about Lower Macungie Township Man Charged for Targeting Minors for Sex Online »

• Prostitution Charges Filed Against Williamsport Woman Following Her Release from State Prison

  Date: May 12, 2021

  On April 14, 2021, a 38-year-old woman was charged with two misdemeanor counts of promoting prostitution in Lycoming County. The woman was arrested just a week after being released from State Prison on parole. Police allegedly located the woman through a … Read more about Prostitution Charges Filed Against Williamsport Woman Following Her Release from State Prison »

• Williamsport Man Charged for Forcing His Fiancée into Prostitution

  Date: May 12, 2021

  On March 22nd, Thomas John Drevenak was charged with one count of promoting prostitution and one misdemeanor count each of marijuana and make repairs/sell/etc. an offensive weapon. Police allege Drevenak forced his fiancée to engage in prostitution in a parking lot … Read more about Williamsport Man Charged for Forcing His Fiancée into Prostitution »

• Bristol Township Man Charged for Trafficking Girlfriend

  Date: May 11, 2021

  On April 20th, Levittown Now reported Sean Patrick Leahy, 26, from Bristol Township, is facing charges for trafficking an individual, involuntary servitude, simple assault, promoting prostitution, and a drug related offense. Leahy was under investigation by the Bensalem Township police … Read more about Bristol Township Man Charged for Trafficking Girlfriend »

• UPDATE: York Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking

  Date: May 6, 2021

  On April 12, 2021, Robert Lee Johnson was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for running a prostitution ring in which he used violence and drugs to force victims to comply with his demands. Johnson, a 55 year old … Read more about UPDATE: York Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking »

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  UPDATE: Misunderstanding the Severity of Sex Crimes Against Women of Color Robs Victims of Justice

  Date: May 4, 2021

  Last month, Candace Talley, 28, of New Jersey, a former Delaware County Child Services Caseworker, pled guilty to felony sex trafficking and promoting prostitution charges. The Assistant District Attorney responsible for prosecuting Talley asked Pennsylvania Judge John P. Capuzzi, Sr. … Read more about UPDATE: Misunderstanding the Severity of Sex Crimes Against Women of Color Robs Victims of Justice »

• UPDATE: New Charges Filed Against Ghislaine Maxwell

  Date: May 4, 2021

  On March 29, 2021, federal prosecutors filed new charges against Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The CSE Institute first reported on Ghislaine Maxwell’s case in July 2020 following her initial arrest. Maxwell was originally … Read more about UPDATE: New Charges Filed Against Ghislaine Maxwell »