News/Blog categorized: News
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Aug 23
Philadelphia Man Indicted for Operating a Sex Trafficking Enterprise in Philadelphia, Bucks, and Delaware Counties
On August 2nd, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced that Kevin Smith, a twenty-seven year old man from Philadelphia was indicted for operating a sex trafficking enterprise in Philadelphia, Bucks, and Delaware counties. Smith … Read more about Philadelphia Man Indicted for Operating a Sex Trafficking Enterprise in Philadelphia, Bucks, and Delaware Counties »
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Aug 13
Resigned PBA President Schwager Enters ARD Program
On July 29th, 2021, Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr., granted former Pennsylvania Bar Association President, David Schwager’s, motion to enter into the accelerated rehabilitative disposition (ARD) program. Schwager appeared before Judge Sklarosky for a dispositional hearing, stemming from … Read more about Resigned PBA President Schwager Enters ARD Program »
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Aug 06
Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County
On Monday, July 26, 2021, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that charges have been filed against three people connected to an alleged drug distribution and human trafficking ring operation in and around Reading in Berks County. The three people … Read more about Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County »
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Aug 06
Update: Former Carlisle Detective Found Guilty
On July 16th, former Carlisle police detective and FBI task officer, Christopher Collare, was found guilty of federal program bribery, bribery by a federal official, six counts of false statements, and distribution of heroin. On July 7th, 2021, a woman … Read more about Update: Former Carlisle Detective Found Guilty »
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Jul 28
UPDATE: Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking Sentenced Up to 41 Years in Prison
On July 16th, 2021, Ramell Scott Hurdle, 37, previously convicted of human trafficking and related offenses was sentenced to 19-41 years in prison by the Honorable Judge Anna-Kristie Marks . In June, a Lehigh County jury convicted Ramell Hurdle of … Read more about UPDATE: Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking Sentenced Up to 41 Years in Prison »
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Jul 28
Movie Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested For Running Sex Trafficking Operation
On July 15, federal agents arrested movie producer Dillon Jordan for operating a prostitution business and money laundering. Jordan, known for producing movies such as The Kindergarten Teacher and Skin and The Kid, faces up to fifty years in prison … Read more about Movie Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested For Running Sex Trafficking Operation »
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Jul 19
UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Sentenced to Prison for Promoting Prostitution
On July 9th, 2021, former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison. Salsman pled guilty in May 2021 to promoting prostitution, obstruction of justice, and intimidation of victims, with all other … Read more about UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Sentenced to Prison for Promoting Prostitution »
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Jul 19
Wisconsin State Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Chrystul Kizer
On June 2, 2021, a Wisconsin state appellate court overruled the trial court in Chrystul Kizer’s case. The trial court ruled that Kizer could not mount a trafficking defense during trial, meaning she was unable to present any evidence demonstrating … Read more about Wisconsin State Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Chrystul Kizer »
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Jul 12
PornHub Sued for Profiting from Sexual Abuse Videos
On June 17, 2021, a total of 34 women filed a lawsuit against MindGeek, the parent company behind PornHub and other popular pornography websites. The civil lawsuit alleges violations of sex trafficking laws, distribution of child pornography, and distribution of … Read more about PornHub Sued for Profiting from Sexual Abuse Videos »
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Jul 09
Governor Wolf Signs Five Anti-Trafficking Bills
On June 30th, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed five pieces of legislation into law– House Bills 156, 246, 843, 1147, and Senate Bill 81 – all of which the CSE Institute supports and commends. House Bill 156, introduced by … Read more about Governor Wolf Signs Five Anti-Trafficking Bills »