News/Blog categorized: News
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Jun 27
Update: Philadelphia Men Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking
On Friday, June 9, 2023, Andre Michael Felts was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison with a lifetime of supervised release for sex trafficking of minors. Felts was the leader of a group of Philadelphia men who conspired to … Read more about Update: Philadelphia Men Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking »
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Jun 26
Woman Arrested Facing Prostitution Charges in Washington County
Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a woman with prostitution after receiving multiple complaints about suspected prostitution at a Washington County hair salon. Residents of the neighborhood near the salon were concerned about activity they witnessed and asked the police … Read more about Woman Arrested Facing Prostitution Charges in Washington County »
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May 06
New York Man Charged with Human Trafficking at Berks County Hotel
On April 12, 2023, Terris Williams, 36 of Elmsford, New York, was charged with Trafficking in Individuals, Promoting Prostitution, Unlawful Conduct Regarding Documents, and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. The eighteen-year-old victim in this case has been transported to … Read more about New York Man Charged with Human Trafficking at Berks County Hotel »
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May 05
Chambersburg Man Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Spanning Four Counties
On April 19, 2023, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced the filing of criminal charges against Joseph Pulizzi for operating a human trafficking ring across multiple Pennsylvania counties, including Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York. Pulizzi has been charged with multiple … Read more about Chambersburg Man Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Spanning Four Counties »
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Apr 28
Student Blog Series: Pornhub as the Trafficker: Monetization of Child Rape and the Privilege-Consent Gap
At 13 years old, Serena Fleites had a crush on a boy a year older than her in school. Only in eighth grade, she was a straight-A student who had never kissed a boy before. Her crush pressured her into … Read more about Student Blog Series: Pornhub as the Trafficker: Monetization of Child Rape and the Privilege-Consent Gap »
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Apr 27
Student Blog Series: How Pornhub Built Its Brand on Exploitation
With the advent of the internet, porn producers and studios had an alternative way to distribute content. Instead, they were quickly faced with the challenge of videos appearing on YouTube-like websites where they could be viewed for free. Four college … Read more about Student Blog Series: How Pornhub Built Its Brand on Exploitation »
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Apr 26
Student Blog Series: “Pornhub Became My Trafficker:” The Prevalence and Monetization of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Pornhub’s influence is wide-reaching, making it one of the most prominent private porn conglomerates in the world. With over 3.5 billion visits a month, Pornhub was named the 12th most-visited website in April 2023 and is comprised of more than … Read more about Student Blog Series: “Pornhub Became My Trafficker:” The Prevalence and Monetization of Child Sexual Abuse Material »
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Apr 25
Cumberland County Sting Led to Eleven Arrested for Human Trafficking
The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office has charged eleven individuals who were arrested during an undercover investigation coordinated by the District Attorney’s Office. This operation was conducted alongside the Pennsylvania State Police, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and the Hampden … Read more about Cumberland County Sting Led to Eleven Arrested for Human Trafficking »
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Apr 21
Student Blog Series: Ethical Capital Partners: Pornhub’s New “Ethical” Owners
In March 2023, the Quebec-based tech company MindGeek, owner of the world’s most popular pornographic website Pornhub was acquired by a young private equity firm, Ethical Capital Partners (ECP). This comes in the aftermath of MindGeek being the subject of … Read more about Student Blog Series: Ethical Capital Partners: Pornhub’s New “Ethical” Owners »
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Apr 20
Baton Rouge Media’s Disappointing Reporting After Death of Sex Buyer
The Baton Rouge Police Department is currently investigating the death of 42-year-old Nathan Millard. Millard was visiting Baton Rouge on a work trip from his home in Covington, Georgia. Media outlets have reported that Millard’s cause of death is a … Read more about Baton Rouge Media’s Disappointing Reporting After Death of Sex Buyer »