Items written by Shea Rhodes

• Representatives Joanna McClinton and Christopher Rabb Introduce Bill to Address Police Sexual Misconduct

  Date: July 23, 2020

  Earlier this week, Representatives Joanna McClinton and Christopher Rabb introduced legislation to create the crime of “Sexual Assault by a Police Officer,” House Bill 2709. This incredibly important bill takes the steps to address sexual assault by police officers of … Read more about Representatives Joanna McClinton and Christopher Rabb Introduce Bill to Address Police Sexual Misconduct »

• Sex Trafficking Ring Unveiled in Chester County

  Date: July 22, 2020

  Chester County law enforcment arrested eight individuals-three alleged sex traffickers and five alleged sex buyers- in East Whiteland Township on May 30th. The raid ensued after a 14-year-old victim, alleged to have been held against her will by traffickers Dimas … Read more about Sex Trafficking Ring Unveiled in Chester County »

• Reports of Theft in Dauphin County Exposes the Demonization of Prostituted Persons in the Media

  Date: July 21, 2020

  An unidentified man was allegedly robbed in Upper Allen Township by a woman he allegedly paid for sex. Several news outlets have reported that the man arranged for the prostituted woman to come to his house, where the two allegedly … Read more about Reports of Theft in Dauphin County Exposes the Demonization of Prostituted Persons in the Media »

• New Legislation Fails to Fully Address Problem of Police Sexual Misconduct

  Date: July 16, 2020

  House Bill 256 was recently sent to Governor Wolf to be signed. In part, this bill will finally make it illegal for peace officers to engage in sexual conduct with persons in their custody. Pennsylvania is one of 35 states … Read more about New Legislation Fails to Fully Address Problem of Police Sexual Misconduct »

• Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested in Connection with Epstein Trafficking Enterprise

  Date: July 13, 2020

  Ghislaine Maxwell, ex-girlfriend to Jeffrey Epstein, has been arrested by federal law enforcement alleging Maxwell aided Epstein in recruiting and grooming children for commercial sex. Although Maxwell has been accused of recruiting and grooming children for Epstein by survivors in … Read more about Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested in Connection with Epstein Trafficking Enterprise »

• Community Concern Results in Criminal Charges in Dauphin County

  Date: July 9, 2020

  The Pennsylvania State Police Organized Crime Unit worked alongside the Highspire Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations to conduct a joint investigation into an alleged illicit massage business located in Dauphin County. The investigation followed alleged complaints from concerned citizens … Read more about Community Concern Results in Criminal Charges in Dauphin County »

• Epstein Documentary Reveals Familiar Pattern of Abuse, Entitlement

  Date: July 8, 2020

  Jeffrey Epstein’s life has been examined by documentaries, articles and podcasts alike. His wealth, success and powerful network of affluent friends and acquaintances created the illusion that he was a financial genius; a larger than life figure who was charismatic … Read more about Epstein Documentary Reveals Familiar Pattern of Abuse, Entitlement »

• Pennsylvania Makes Important Step Forward in Criminal Justice Reform

  Date: June 26, 2020

  Earlier this week, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 637 the “Occupational Licensure Reform” bill. This bill modifies occupational licensing requirements by removing draconian criminal record restrictions for occupations regulated by boards and commissions within the Bureau of Professional and … Read more about Pennsylvania Makes Important Step Forward in Criminal Justice Reform »

• Website Proclaimed to Replace Backpage.com Shut Down

  Date: June 25, 2020

  Wilhan Martono, the owner and operator of several websites known to facilitate commercial sex across the globe, was arrested on June 17 in Fremont, California by Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Secret Service. Martono was indicted on June … Read more about Website Proclaimed to Replace Backpage.com Shut Down »

• Prostituted Woman Sent to Jail During Pandemic in Luzerne County

  Date: June 24, 2020

  Over six months ago on December 10th, 2019, Pennsylvania’s State Trooper Organized Crime Unit conducted a prostitution investigation, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman. Troopers originally obtained the woman’s phone number from Skipthegames.com, a website that openly facilitates … Read more about Prostituted Woman Sent to Jail During Pandemic in Luzerne County »