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May 20
New York Man Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charge by Federal Grand Jury in Pittsburgh
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Adrian Petty, 26, of Buffalo, New York, on a charge of child trafficking. Petty was charged for having “knowingly transported a minor victim across state lines, from New York to Pennsylvania, with … Read more about New York Man Indicted on Child Sex Trafficking Charge by Federal Grand Jury in Pittsburgh »
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May 20
Matt Gaetz’s Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minor
On May 17, 2021, Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and associate of Representative Matt Gaetz, pled guiltyto six federal charges, including sex trafficking a minor. As part of the plea deal, Greenberg also agreed to cooperate in other … Read more about Matt Gaetz’s Associate Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minor »
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May 20
UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Pled Guilty to Promoting Prostitution
On May 7th, 2021, former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman pled guilty to promoting prostitution, obstruction of justice, and intimidation of victims before the Honorable Judge Joseph M. Augello. As a condition of the plea deal, Salsman had to … Read more about UPDATE: Former Bradford County D.A. Pled Guilty to Promoting Prostitution »
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May 19
Several Arrested after Drug and Prostitution Bust in Wilkes-Barre Township
Police made several arrests and shut down a home in Wilkes-Barre Township that was reported to be operating as a house of prostitution and drug dealing. The arrests were a result of a lengthy police investigation into the occupants of … Read more about Several Arrested after Drug and Prostitution Bust in Wilkes-Barre Township »
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May 19
Student Blog Series: Human Trafficking is Much Closer to Home Than You Think
Myths and stereotypes are pervasive in our societal understanding of human trafficking. We easily become attached to a specific story of trafficking victims and forget that the impacts and harms of sex trafficking expand much further than a single story. … Read more about Student Blog Series: Human Trafficking is Much Closer to Home Than You Think »
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May 17
Lower Macungie Township Man Charged for Targeting Minors for Sex Online
On April 23, 2021, charges were filed against 70-year-old James Jacob Derr of Lower Macungie Township for communications that allegedly occurred between Derr and an undercover police detective posing online as a 14-year-old girl. Derr is charged with two counts … Read more about Lower Macungie Township Man Charged for Targeting Minors for Sex Online »
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May 12
Prostitution Charges Filed Against Williamsport Woman Following Her Release from State Prison
On April 14, 2021, a 38-year-old woman was charged with two misdemeanor counts of promoting prostitution in Lycoming County. The woman was arrested just a week after being released from State Prison on parole. Police allegedly located the woman through a … Read more about Prostitution Charges Filed Against Williamsport Woman Following Her Release from State Prison »
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May 12
Williamsport Man Charged for Forcing His Fiancée into Prostitution
On March 22nd, Thomas John Drevenak was charged with one count of promoting prostitution and one misdemeanor count each of marijuana and make repairs/sell/etc. an offensive weapon. Police allege Drevenak forced his fiancée to engage in prostitution in a parking lot … Read more about Williamsport Man Charged for Forcing His Fiancée into Prostitution »
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May 11
Bristol Township Man Charged for Trafficking Girlfriend
On April 20th, Levittown Now reported Sean Patrick Leahy, 26, from Bristol Township, is facing charges for trafficking an individual, involuntary servitude, simple assault, promoting prostitution, and a drug related offense. Leahy was under investigation by the Bensalem Township police … Read more about Bristol Township Man Charged for Trafficking Girlfriend »
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May 06
UPDATE: York Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking
On April 12, 2021, Robert Lee Johnson was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for running a prostitution ring in which he used violence and drugs to force victims to comply with his demands. Johnson, a 55 year old … Read more about UPDATE: York Man Sentenced to 33 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking »