News/Blog categorized: News
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Jan 22
UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System
On January 11, 2024, former Pennsylvania defense attorney Corey Kolcharno was sentenced on four counts of promoting prostitution. As a result, Kolcharno will face up to two years in prison. Additionally, Kolcharno will be on probation for two years, must … Read more about UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System »
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Jan 12
Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Child Sex Trafficking
On December 15, 2023, Dante Lashawn Cole, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for sex trafficking of a child. If convicted, the federal charge provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to … Read more about Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Child Sex Trafficking »
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Dec 19
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Series: Panel 3: “Massachusetts: Survivors Driving Equality Model Legislation”
Welcome back! This is the fourth and final post in our series recapping the panels from our annual symposium, which was held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Series: Panel 3: “Massachusetts: Survivors Driving Equality Model Legislation” »
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Dec 13
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 3: Maine: Successful Advocacy Lessons Learned, Panel 2
Welcome back! This is the third installment of a series recapping our annual symposium, which was held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Equality Model … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 3: Maine: Successful Advocacy Lessons Learned, Panel 2 »
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Dec 12
York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money
On November 19, 2023, a 34-year-old, York County woman was arrested and charged with each of prostitution, making a false report, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. Although she has not been convicted of any offense, the woman was remanded … Read more about York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money »
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Dec 12
Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses
On November 21, 2023, a federal grand jury indicted three central Pennsylvania men following an undercover operation led by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies pursuant to Project Safe Childhood. Christopher L. Crispen, 33, of Howard, was charged with … Read more about Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses »
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Dec 12
Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation
On November 8, 2023, Gregory Wilson, 50, of Lewiston, was charged with attempted coercion, enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and Wilson is facing federal charges. On November 9, 2023, Walter Sitosky, 66, of Houtzdale, was charged … Read more about Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation »
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Dec 11
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat
Welcome back! This is the second installment in our series recapping presentations from “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Equality Model Policies and Laws,” held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, our … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat »
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Dec 08
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1
“Sweden was the first country to truly identify the source of the problem. . . demand. . . and to propose a solution that was actually effective.” This quote from Ane Mathieson, Co-Director of the , ties together the title … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1 »
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Nov 28
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture”
On October 27, 2023, former Abercrombie & Fitch model David Bradberry filed an individual and class action against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its former CEO, Michael Jeffries, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New … Read more about Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture” »