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Aug 06
Update: Former Carlisle Detective Found Guilty
On July 16th, former Carlisle police detective and FBI task officer, Christopher Collare, was found guilty of federal program bribery, bribery by a federal official, six counts of false statements, and distribution of heroin. On July 7th, 2021, a woman … Read more about Update: Former Carlisle Detective Found Guilty »
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Jul 28
UPDATE: Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking Sentenced Up to 41 Years in Prison
On July 16th, 2021, Ramell Scott Hurdle, 37, previously convicted of human trafficking and related offenses was sentenced to 19-41 years in prison by the Honorable Judge Anna-Kristie Marks . In June, a Lehigh County jury convicted Ramell Hurdle of … Read more about UPDATE: Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking Sentenced Up to 41 Years in Prison »
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Jul 28
Movie Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested For Running Sex Trafficking Operation
On July 15, federal agents arrested movie producer Dillon Jordan for operating a prostitution business and money laundering. Jordan, known for producing movies such as The Kindergarten Teacher and Skin and The Kid, faces up to fifty years in prison … Read more about Movie Producer Dillon Jordan Arrested For Running Sex Trafficking Operation »
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Jul 19
UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Sentenced to Prison for Promoting Prostitution
On July 9th, 2021, former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman was sentenced to 18 months to five years in prison. Salsman pled guilty in May 2021 to promoting prostitution, obstruction of justice, and intimidation of victims, with all other … Read more about UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Sentenced to Prison for Promoting Prostitution »
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Jul 19
Wisconsin State Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Chrystul Kizer
On June 2, 2021, a Wisconsin state appellate court overruled the trial court in Chrystul Kizer’s case. The trial court ruled that Kizer could not mount a trafficking defense during trial, meaning she was unable to present any evidence demonstrating … Read more about Wisconsin State Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Chrystul Kizer »
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Jul 12
PornHub Sued for Profiting from Sexual Abuse Videos
On June 17, 2021, a total of 34 women filed a lawsuit against MindGeek, the parent company behind PornHub and other popular pornography websites. The civil lawsuit alleges violations of sex trafficking laws, distribution of child pornography, and distribution of … Read more about PornHub Sued for Profiting from Sexual Abuse Videos »
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Jul 09
Governor Wolf Signs Five Anti-Trafficking Bills
On June 30th, 2021, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed five pieces of legislation into law– House Bills 156, 246, 843, 1147, and Senate Bill 81 – all of which the CSE Institute supports and commends. House Bill 156, introduced by … Read more about Governor Wolf Signs Five Anti-Trafficking Bills »
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Jun 21
Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking
On June 10, 2021, Allentown resident Ramell Scott Hurdle, 36, was convicted of felony human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and criminal use of a communication facility by a Lehigh County jury. The conviction arises from incidents that occurred for about six months … Read more about Allentown Man Convicted of Human Trafficking »
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Jun 04
Coatesville Woman Found Guilty by Chester County Jury of Burglary, Robbery and Prostitution
Renada Myers, 25, of Coatesville, was found guilty by a Chester County jury of burglary, robbery, criminal conspiracy, prostitution, and related charges. The charges stem from a 2018 incident where a 44-year old Pennsbury Township man solicited sex from Myers … Read more about Coatesville Woman Found Guilty by Chester County Jury of Burglary, Robbery and Prostitution »
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May 29
Delaware County Man Charged with Human Trafficking
On May 14, 2021, Cornell Jamar Scott-Milbourne, 25, was charged with involuntary servitude, sex trafficking, aggravated assault, sexual assault, promoting prostitution, living off prostitutes, and indecent assault. The arrest stems from alleged incidents that occurred between May 1 and May … Read more about Delaware County Man Charged with Human Trafficking »