News/Blog categorized: News
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Jul 27
Scranton Man Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking and Interstate Prostitution Charges
On July 24, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Mark Cook, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges relating to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. This is the third … Read more about Scranton Man Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking and Interstate Prostitution Charges »
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Jul 25
UPDATE: Additional Charges Filed Against Alleged Ringleader of Altoona Child Prostitution Ring
On July 16, 2018, Blair County prosecutors filed additional charges against the alleged mastermind of a local child prostitution ring – nearly two weeks after he was first charged in connection with the ring. Court records reveal that Stephen Jason … Read more about UPDATE: Additional Charges Filed Against Alleged Ringleader of Altoona Child Prostitution Ring »
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Jul 25
Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution of a Minor in Franklin County
On July 16, 2018, the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Venus Denise Rhodes, 36. News outlets reported that Rhodes, of Winter Garden, Florida, allegedly promoting the prostitution of a minor. The alleged incident took place … Read more about Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution of a Minor in Franklin County »
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Jul 10
Human Trafficking Charges Filed for the First Time in History of Blair County
On July 3, 2018, prosecutors in Blair County, Pennsylvania, announced that two individuals had been charged with trafficking of minors for the first time in the history of the county. Court records show that Kara S. Tornatore, 28, was charged … Read more about Human Trafficking Charges Filed for the First Time in History of Blair County »
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Jun 27
Woman Charged with Arranging a Child Pornography and Prostitution Business
On June 14, 2018, Altoona police arrested Amy Marie Brosch, 30, following a criminal complaint. Court records show that Amy Marie Brosch was charged with one count of conspiracy to photograph, film, or depict a child engaged in a sex act (a … Read more about Woman Charged with Arranging a Child Pornography and Prostitution Business »
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Jun 27
Oklahoma Couple Indicted by Federal Grand Jury of Sex Trafficking of a Minor
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced that, on June 5, 2018, Oscar Carter III, 34, and Shelby Summer Brown, 27, both of 1254 N. Cheyenne Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106, were indicted on charges relating … Read more about Oklahoma Couple Indicted by Federal Grand Jury of Sex Trafficking of a Minor »
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Jun 15
Criminalizing the Use of Condoms – Allegheny County Uses Condoms as Evidence for “Possessing an Instrument of Crime”
Is it a crime to have a condom in your pocket or purse? If so, how many condoms constitute a crime? Allegheny County thinks it should be, especially if you are charged with prostitution. Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, … Read more about Criminalizing the Use of Condoms – Allegheny County Uses Condoms as Evidence for “Possessing an Instrument of Crime” »
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Jun 09
Student Blog Series: The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Human Trafficking
In recent years, the use of the internet and social media have skyrocketed. The number of internet users has more than doubled in the USA in the last fifteen years, rising from 49.1% of the population in 2001 to 88.5% in 2016. … Read more about Student Blog Series: The Role of the Internet in Facilitating Human Trafficking »
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Jun 05
UPDATE: Traffickers Who Lured Woman Across the Country Now Face Federal Charges
The St. Louis Media Group has reported that Kashamba John and former underwear model, Tyler Batchel, have been indicted by U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for sex trafficking by means of force, fraud, and coercion. The … Read more about UPDATE: Traffickers Who Lured Woman Across the Country Now Face Federal Charges »
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Jun 04
Man and Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Johnstown
On May 5, 2018, Johnstown police arrested Jared Adam Brit, 35, of the 400 block of South Street, and Michelle Lynn McGinnis-Camut, 44, of the 600 block of Chestnut Street following a criminal complaint. Court records show that Jared Adam … Read more about Man and Woman Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Johnstown »