News/Blog categorized: News
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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 »
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Jan 30
Wilkes-Barre Police Officer Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Four Women in His Patrol Car While on Duty
On January 22, 2019, 53-year-old Wilkes-Barre police officer, Robert M. Collins, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting four women in his patrol car while on duty. Collins has been an officer of the Wilkes-Barre police department for 12 years. Until … Read more about Wilkes-Barre Police Officer Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Four Women in His Patrol Car While on Duty »
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Jan 29
Former Philadelphia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Deprivation of Rights After Sexually Assaulting a Woman in His Squad Car
On January 25, 2019, Thomas O’Neill, a 24-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, pled guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under 18 U.S.C. §242 in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Philly.com reported O’Neill sexually assaulted a woman … Read more about Former Philadelphia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Deprivation of Rights After Sexually Assaulting a Woman in His Squad Car »
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Jan 28
Having a Choice? A Response to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Sex Workers Don’t Need Aggressive Prosecution to Protect Themselves”
On January 14, 2019, The Philadelphia Inquirer published an op-ed entitled, “Sex workers don’t need aggressive prosecution to protect themselves.” In the article, author Aisha Mohammed, MFT, criticizes the approach taken by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, … Read more about Having a Choice? A Response to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Sex Workers Don’t Need Aggressive Prosecution to Protect Themselves” »
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Jan 07
Cyntoia Brown Granted Clemency
On January 7, 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted clemency to child sex trafficking victim, Cyntoia Brown. For the last 15 years Ms. Brown has been serving a life sentence for killing a 43-year-old real estate agent who bought her … Read more about Cyntoia Brown Granted Clemency »
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Jan 02
Leechburg Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Sex from a Minor
According to TRIB Live, Leechburg Pennsylvania’s suspended police chief will remain incarcerated for the next seven weeks after pleading guilty to solicitating sex from an undercover agent posing as a 14-year-old girl. Michael Diebold pleaded guilty in the Common Pleas … Read more about Leechburg Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Sex from a Minor »
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Dec 21
Wayne County Investigation Misses the Mark
This past September in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, authorities conducted an all-day undercover prostitution investigation in which 11 people were arrested, according to The News Eagle. Of those arrests, Brian Merrit, Michael Bauman, John Menapace, and David Ferguson ultimately plead guilty … Read more about Wayne County Investigation Misses the Mark »