News/Blog categorized: News
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Apr 02
Human Trafficking Ring in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties
Four people were arraigned at the Westmoreland Magisterial District Court for human trafficking on Friday, March 22. These are felony charges. Chang Yu Chen, Hui Xu, Huicun Wei, and Robert Delano Yerick allegedly worked together to run a human trafficking ring … Read more about Human Trafficking Ring in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties »
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Apr 01
Bryn Mawr Massage Parlor Arrests Uncover Possible Human Trafficking
According to Action News 6ABC, two women were arrested in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on Thursday, March 21, for allegations involving prostitution. Kobe Wellness Spa in Bryn Mawr was long rumored to be an illicit massage parlor – with Yellowpages.com reviewers even … Read more about Bryn Mawr Massage Parlor Arrests Uncover Possible Human Trafficking »
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Mar 29
Woman Arrested in Allentown Prostitution Investigation
On Thursday, March 21, the Allentown Police Department executed a prostitution sting investigation at an Allentown area motel. One woman was arrested as a result. On that afternoon, an officer was investigating allegations of prostitution in Allentown and was “browsing … Read more about Woman Arrested in Allentown Prostitution Investigation »
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Mar 28
Landlord Files Complaint Against New Holland Spa Where Tenant was Charged with Prostitution
On February 21, 2019, a woman was arrested for promoting prostitution at a New Holland Spa in Lancaster County. The CSE Institute previously reported on this incident and addressed the allegations of prostitution along with what may be considered outrageous … Read more about Landlord Files Complaint Against New Holland Spa Where Tenant was Charged with Prostitution »
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Mar 27
Monroe County Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on March 19, 2019, that Fredrick Brown, age 37, of Monroe County was found guilty by a jury of one count of sex trafficking by force and coercion and … Read more about Monroe County Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking »
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Mar 26
Eight Arrested in Northampton County Operation
Six men and two women were arrested in Northampton County following an undercover operation at a Hanover Township Motel, according to a report from Lehigh Valley Live. Bruce Pudliner, Samer Chatieh, Robert Halpin, Kevin Devera, and Harold Morlez were arrested … Read more about Eight Arrested in Northampton County Operation »
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Mar 25
State College Human Trafficking and Prostitution Ring Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Men for Soliciting and Patronizing Prostitutes
On March 11, 2019, Victor Shvenke (65 years old), Travis Horner (38 years old), and Harold Geise (64 years old) were arrested for buying sex as a result of a surveillance operation run by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and … Read more about State College Human Trafficking and Prostitution Ring Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three Men for Soliciting and Patronizing Prostitutes »
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Mar 21
Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Target Traffickers Via Their Bank Accounts
Human traffickers are in the business of exploiting others in order to make a financial profit. With this in mind, a piece of bi-partisan proposed federal legislation to address human trafficking in the United States has been reintroduced by Representative … Read more about Proposed Federal Legislation Aims to Target Traffickers Via Their Bank Accounts »
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Mar 11
Three Arrested for Prostitution at a Montgomery County Massage Parlor
On January 23, 2019, Pennsylvania State Police executed a search warrant at Skippack Acupressure, a massage parlor in Montgomery County that is now facing allegations of prostitution-related activity. A complaint from a “concerned citizen” prompted the inquiry by state authorities. During … Read more about Three Arrested for Prostitution at a Montgomery County Massage Parlor »
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Mar 08
Student Blog Series: Hidden in Plain Sight: A Harmful Misconception About Commercial Sexual Exploitation
We are excited to share the second installment of our 2019 Student Blog Series! The student blog series highlights original pieces authored by first-year law students at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Read on for Kendal Hutching’s contribution … Read more about Student Blog Series: Hidden in Plain Sight: A Harmful Misconception About Commercial Sexual Exploitation »