News/Blog categorized: News
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Jun 21
Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking
On June 10, 2021, Allentown resident Ramell Scott Hurdle, 36, was convicted of felony human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and criminal use of a communication facility by a Lehigh County jury. The conviction arises from incidents that occurred for about six months … Read more about Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking »
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Jun 04
Coatesville Woman Found Guilty by Chester County Jury of Burglary, Robbery and Prostitution
Renada Myers, 25, of Coatesville, was found guilty by a Chester County jury of burglary, robbery, criminal conspiracy, prostitution, and related charges. The charges stem from a 2018 incident where a 44-year old Pennsbury Township man solicited sex from Myers … Read more about Coatesville Woman Found Guilty by Chester County Jury of Burglary, Robbery and Prostitution »
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May 29
Delaware County Man Charged with Human Trafficking
On May 14, 2021, Cornell Jamar Scott-Milbourne, 25, was charged with involuntary servitude, sex trafficking, aggravated assault, sexual assault, promoting prostitution, living off prostitutes, and indecent assault. The arrest stems from alleged incidents that occurred between May 1 and May … Read more about Delaware County Man Charged with Human Trafficking »
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May 20
New York Man Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charge by Federal Grand Jury in Pittsburgh
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Adrian Petty, 26, of Buffalo, New York, on a charge of child trafficking. Petty was charged for having “knowingly transported a minor victim across state lines, from New York to Pennsylvania, with … Read more about New York Man Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charge by Federal Grand Jury in Pittsburgh »
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May 20
Matt Gaetz’s Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minor
On May 17, 2021, Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and associate of Representative Matt Gaetz, pled guiltyto six federal charges, including sex trafficking a minor. As part of the plea deal, Greenberg also agreed to cooperate in other … Read more about Matt Gaetz’s Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minor »
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May 20
UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Pled Guilty to Promoting Prostitution
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 »
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May 19
Several Arrested after Drug and Prostitution Bust in Wilkes-Barre Township
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 »
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May 19
Student Blog Series: Human Trafficking is Much Closer to Home Than You Think
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 »
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May 17
Lower Macungie Township Man Charged for Targeting Minors for Sex Online
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 »
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May 12
Prostitution Charges Filed Against Williamsport Woman Following Her Release from State Prison
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 »