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Jul 13
Philadelphia Man Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Sexually Assault a 13-Year-Old Girl
On June 2, 2023, Bensalem Police arrested John Delgado, 44, of Philadelphia was arrested and charged with criminal attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years of age, unlawful contact with a minor, and related charges … Read more about Philadelphia Man Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Sexually Assault a 13-Year-Old Girl »
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Jul 13
UPDATE: Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Hector M. Rivera was sentenced to 33 ½ to 69 years in prison following his conviction% of 14 charges including human trafficking. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for 15 … Read more about UPDATE: Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County »
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Jul 10
Scranton Police Arrest Two People for Prostitution Conspiracy
On June 15, officers with the Scranton Police Department arrested two people for allegedly running a prostitution scheme, possessing an illegal handgun, and possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers began their investigation into prostitution in Scranton by looking into a … Read more about Scranton Police Arrest Two People for Prostitution Conspiracy »
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Jun 27
Update: Philadelphia Men Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking
On Friday, June 9, 2023, Andre Michael Felts was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison with a lifetime of supervised release for sex trafficking of minors. Felts was the leader of a group of Philadelphia men who conspired to … Read more about Update: Philadelphia Men Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking »
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Jun 26
Woman Arrested Facing Prostitution Charges in Washington County
Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a woman with prostitution after receiving multiple complaints about suspected prostitution at a Washington County hair salon. Residents of the neighborhood near the salon were concerned about activity they witnessed and asked the police … Read more about Woman Arrested Facing Prostitution Charges in Washington County »
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May 06
New York Man Charged with Human Trafficking at Berks County Hotel
On April 12, 2023, Terris Williams, 36 of Elmsford, New York, was charged with Trafficking in Individuals, Promoting Prostitution, Unlawful Conduct Regarding Documents, and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. The eighteen-year-old victim in this case has been transported to … Read more about New York Man Charged with Human Trafficking at Berks County Hotel »
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May 05
Chambersburg Man Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Spanning Four Counties
On April 19, 2023, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced the filing of criminal charges against Joseph Pulizzi for operating a human trafficking ring across multiple Pennsylvania counties, including Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York. Pulizzi has been charged with multiple … Read more about Chambersburg Man Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Spanning Four Counties »
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Apr 28
Student Blog Series: Pornhub as the Trafficker: Monetization of Child Rape and the Privilege-Consent Gap
At 13 years old, Serena Fleites had a crush on a boy a year older than her in school. Only in eighth grade, she was a straight-A student who had never kissed a boy before. Her crush pressured her into … Read more about Student Blog Series: Pornhub as the Trafficker: Monetization of Child Rape and the Privilege-Consent Gap »
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Apr 27
Student Blog Series: How Pornhub Built Its Brand on Exploitation
With the advent of the internet, porn producers and studios had an alternative way to distribute content. Instead, they were quickly faced with the challenge of videos appearing on YouTube-like websites where they could be viewed for free. Four college … Read more about Student Blog Series: How Pornhub Built Its Brand on Exploitation »
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Apr 26
Student Blog Series: “Pornhub Became My Trafficker:” The Prevalence and Monetization of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Pornhub’s influence is wide-reaching, making it one of the most prominent private porn conglomerates in the world. With over 3.5 billion visits a month, Pornhub was named the 12th most-visited website in April 2023 and is comprised of more than … Read more about Student Blog Series: “Pornhub Became My Trafficker:” The Prevalence and Monetization of Child Sexual Abuse Material »