News/Blog categorized: News
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Dec 14
The Harrods Legacy: Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Mohamed al-Fayed
A former Harrods employee alleges she was raped and trafficked while working for the late Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed. In November, she filed a petition to the Federal District Court in Connecticut to oblige al-Fayed’s surviving younger brother, Ali Fayed, … Read more about The Harrods Legacy: Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Mohamed al-Fayed »
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Nov 20
Logan Township Police Arrest Woman for Prostitution
On November 7, Logan Township Police arrested and charged a 46-year-old woman with possession with intent to deliver, criminal use of a communication facility, and prostitution. According to the affidavit of probable cause, officers launched a narcotics and prostitution investigation … Read more about Logan Township Police Arrest Woman for Prostitution »
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Nov 20
22-Year-Old Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor
This week, Ali M. McCoy was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl out of an apartment in Erie, Pennsylvania. Pursuant to a plea agreement, McCoy pleaded guilty to one count of sex trafficking … Read more about 22-Year-Old Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor »
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Nov 17
York County Man Sentenced to Prison after Human Trafficking Task Force Sting
On October 29, Mark D. Anderson, 58, of York County, pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to patronize a victim of human trafficking and criminal attempt to commit statutory sexual assault. As a result, Anderson was sentenced to 2 ½ to … Read more about York County Man Sentenced to Prison after Human Trafficking Task Force Sting »
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Nov 12
22 Arrested in Connection with Philadelphia-Based Human Trafficking Ring
On October 22, PA Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of 22 individuals alleged to be connected to a human trafficking organization based out of the Lawndale section in Philadelphia. According to Attorney General Henry, the trafficking organization recruited … Read more about 22 Arrested in Connection with Philadelphia-Based Human Trafficking Ring »
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Nov 06
Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Indicted for Sex Trafficking and International Prostitution
As we previously reported, on October 27, 2023, former Abercrombie & Fitch model David Bradberry filed an individual and class action lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its former CEO, Michael Jeffries, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of … Read more about Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Indicted for Sex Trafficking and International Prostitution »
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Oct 31
Chrystul Kizer Sentenced to 11 Years for Fatally Shooting Her Trafficker
In 2018, a young, black girl from Milwaukee named Chrystul Kizer shot and killed a 34-year-old man named Randy Volar III. Chrystul was 17 at the time. This act put an end to over a year of sexual abuse and … Read more about Chrystul Kizer Sentenced to 11 Years for Fatally Shooting Her Trafficker »
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Oct 25
Former Luzerne County Band Director Sentenced to Up to 23½ Months for Sexual Assault of a Student
On September 30, Theron Roberts, 41, was sentenced to 6 to 23½ months of incarceration after a jury convicted him of felony institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, and two counts of indecent assault in June. At the time of … Read more about Former Luzerne County Band Director Sentenced to Up to 23½ Months for Sexual Assault of a Student »
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Oct 22
Dauphin County Man Convicted of Human Trafficking and Other Sexual Offenses
On October 10, Kevin Alting, 52, of Gratz, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to commit trafficking in individuals, two counts of unlawful contact with a minor, and two counts of indecent assault of a minor under the age of … Read more about Dauphin County Man Convicted of Human Trafficking and Other Sexual Offenses »
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Oct 22
U.S. Supreme Court Denies R. Kelly’s Appeal of Federal Sex Crimes Conviction
On October 7, convicted sex offender Robert ‘R. Kelly’ Sylvester Kelly’s latest attempt to dodge accountability for his crimes was thwarted when the U.S. Supreme Court denied his appeal without comment. In his petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, Kelly … Read more about U.S. Supreme Court Denies R. Kelly’s Appeal of Federal Sex Crimes Conviction »