News/Blog categorized: News
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Jul 16
New Legislation Fails to Fully Address Problem of Police Sexual Misconduct
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 »
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Jul 13
Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested in Connection with Epstein Trafficking Enterprise
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 »
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Jul 09
Community Concern Results in Criminal Charges in Dauphin County
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 »
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Jul 08
Epstein Documentary Reveals Familiar Pattern of Abuse, Entitlement
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 »
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Jun 26
Pennsylvania Makes Important Step Forward in Criminal Justice Reform
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 »
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Jun 25
Website Proclaimed to Replace Backpage.com Shut Down
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 »
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Jun 24
Prostituted Woman Sent to Jail During Pandemic in Luzerne County
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 »
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Jun 02
Federal Agents Take Advantage of Sex Trafficking Victims
While investigating a sex trafficking ring in Arizona, federal agents engaged in sexual conduct with victims. The initial investigation began in 2016 after allegations of commercial sex taking place in illicit massage businesses were brought to the attention of authorities. … Read more about Federal Agents Take Advantage of Sex Trafficking Victims »
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May 30
Shame on Pornhub: Taking Advantage of a Crisis for Commercial Sexual Exploitation
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Shame on Pornhub: Taking Advantage of a Crisis for Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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May 29
Shifting Online & Growing Opportunities for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Shifting Online & Growing Opportunities for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the Era of COVID-19 »