News/Blog categorized: News
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Mar 04
Woman Arrested for Prostitution within New Holland Spa
On February 21, 2019, a woman was arrested for prostitution after police received numerous complaints about a spa in Lancaster County. The woman referred to as “Jane Doe” is refusing to identify herself to the police. Doe has been chargedwith … Read more about Woman Arrested for Prostitution within New Holland Spa »
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Mar 01
Student Blog Series: Man Enough: How Conceptions of Masculinity Conceal Male Human Trafficking Survivors
We are excited to share the first 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 Sarah Blum’s contribution … Read more about Student Blog Series: Man Enough: How Conceptions of Masculinity Conceal Male Human Trafficking Survivors »
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Feb 28
Three Arrested on Prostitution Related Charges in Pocono Investigation
Two men and one woman were arrested on February 11, 2019, for prostitution related charges at the Mount Pocono Hotel in Monroe County, according to a report from The Pocono Record. The two men, Oakey Smith, 67, and John Novellino, … Read more about Three Arrested on Prostitution Related Charges in Pocono Investigation »
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Feb 27
Bucks DA Warns of Possible Health Risks Following Prostitution Arrest
Bucks County DA Matthew Weintraub is warning the public of possible health risks following the arrest of a man who was allegedly selling sex while knowingly infected with HIV out of his home in Yardley, Pennsylvania. The 57-year-old man was … Read more about Bucks DA Warns of Possible Health Risks Following Prostitution Arrest »
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Feb 26
Predator Who Targeted Philadelphia’s Transgender Community Sentenced to Life Without Parole
On February 7, 2019, 34 year-old Matthew White, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of multiple charges including murder. The sentence ended his reign of terror on Philadelphia’s transgender … Read more about Predator Who Targeted Philadelphia’s Transgender Community Sentenced to Life Without Parole »
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Feb 25
Coming Soon – 2019 First–Year Law Student Blog Series: Confronting Misconceptions in Commercial Sexual Exploitation
There are many misconceptions surrounding commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Popular music, television, and movies fuel these inaccuracies by either glamorizing the commercial sex trade or using scenes of young girls being kidnapped off the street and shackled in … Read more about Coming Soon – 2019 First–Year Law Student Blog Series: Confronting Misconceptions in Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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Feb 18
The 17th National Johns Suppression Initiative Operation Nets Over 370 Arrests
The 17th National Johns Suppression Initiative operation to deter sex buyers resulted in over 370 arrests spanning fourteen states nationwide. The operation was conducted from January 13 through February 3 and was run by two dozen police agencies across the country, … Read more about The 17th National Johns Suppression Initiative Operation Nets Over 370 Arrests »
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Feb 13
Fountain Hill Man Arrested for Two Counts of Promoting Prostitution After Failing to Outrun Bethlehem Township Police
On February 1, 2019, Anthony J. Grajales, a 23-year-old man from Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with two counts of promoting prostitution. According to media reports, the arrest occurred after an undercover officer with the Bethlehem Township Police … Read more about Fountain Hill Man Arrested for Two Counts of Promoting Prostitution After Failing to Outrun Bethlehem Township Police »
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Feb 12
Chambersburg Woman Accused of Promoting Prostitution at Massage Parlor
On January 30, 2019, a 52-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution at Asian Massage in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She was arrested on the site of the business. Her arrest comes after multiple allegations of prostitution and a two-month undercover … Read more about Chambersburg Woman Accused of Promoting Prostitution at Massage Parlor »
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Feb 11
UPDATE: Former Oklahoma State Senator Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison and Fined over $125,000 in Restitution to Victim
On January 1, 2019, former Oklahoma State Senator Ralph Shortey, who is serving 15 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking, was ordered to pay more than $125,000 in restitution to his victim. Such restitution will be used to … Read more about UPDATE: Former Oklahoma State Senator Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison and Fined over $125,000 in Restitution to Victim »