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Apr 17
Student Blog Series: The Realities of the Moonlight Bunny Ranch: Legal Prostitution at Work
We are excited to share the next 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: The Realities of the Moonlight Bunny Ranch: Legal Prostitution at Work »
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Apr 11
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Minimum of 72 Years in Prison for “Sex Slave Contracts”
Last Friday, a judge sentenced Seth Mull to 72 years to life in prison. The CSE Institute first reported on Mull’s case over a year ago. Mull was found guiltylast December of thirty counts, including: indecent assault using forcible compulsion, … Read more about UPDATE: Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Minimum of 72 Years in Prison for “Sex Slave Contracts” »
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Apr 08
Reading Man Sentenced to State Prison for Promoting Prostitution
On March 21, 43-year-old Steven C. Morrison of Leesport, Pennsylvania was sentenced to four to eight years in state prison, followed by two years of probation, for his role in sexually exploiting a woman he met on the streets of … Read more about Reading Man Sentenced to State Prison for Promoting Prostitution »
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Apr 04
Monroe County Woman Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on March 22, 2019, that Jordan Capone, age 24, of Mt. Pocono, entered a guilty plea to participation in a sex trafficking conspiracy, and possession with intent to distribute … Read more about Monroe County Woman Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Conspiracy »
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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 »