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Oct 02
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Player, Felipe Vázquez, Arrested on Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Florida and Pennsylvania
On Tuesday September 17, 2019, 28-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates’ player Felipe Vázquez was arrested and charged with one count of computer pornography-solicitation of a child and one count of providing obscene material to minors, according to a statement released by the … Read more about Pittsburgh Pirates’ Player, Felipe Vázquez, Arrested on Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Florida and Pennsylvania »
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Sep 06
Monroe County Man Pleads Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case
On August 29, 2019, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that William Battle, 28, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force and coercion. Battle will … Read more about Monroe County Man Pleads Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case »
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Sep 05
UPDATE: Monroe County Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
On August 27, 2019, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jordan Capone, age 24, of Mt. Pocono, was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion after entering a guilty plea for participation in a … Read more about UPDATE: Monroe County Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy »
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Sep 03
Man Sentenced to 6 to 20 years in Prison by Montgomery County Court for Child Sex Trafficking
On August 21, 2019, Hasan Shamere Singleton, 27, of Philadelphia, PA was sentenced to 6-20 years in state prison. The sentence comes nearly three months after Singleton was found guilty of attempt to Trafficking in Minors (F1), Promoting Prostitution of … Read more about Man Sentenced to 6 to 20 years in Prison by Montgomery County Court for Child Sex Trafficking »
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Aug 30
CSE Institute Submits Sexual Misconduct Policy Recommendations to Pennsylvania General Assembly
The #MeToo Movement has shed a light on the pervasive nature of workplace sexual harassment throughout the country, and even the world. For far too long, instances of sexual misconduct have been largely ignored or categorized as harmless biproducts of … Read more about CSE Institute Submits Sexual Misconduct Policy Recommendations to Pennsylvania General Assembly »
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Aug 26
Florida Man Accused of Operating Large-Scale Trafficking Operation
Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, announced in an August 16th press release that David Williams of Pensacola, Florida is facing Federal charges for allegedly owning and operating a human trafficking ring disguised as multiple massage parlors throughout Pennsylvania, Florida, and … Read more about Florida Man Accused of Operating Large-Scale Trafficking Operation »
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Aug 20
Authorities Uncover Illicit Spa, Arrest Several Sex Buyers in Pike County
Earlier this Summer in Pike County, two women were arrested and charged with promoting prostitution, tampering with evidence, and other related offenses. Their arrests came as a result of an investigation into what authorities believed to be a commercial sex … Read more about Authorities Uncover Illicit Spa, Arrest Several Sex Buyers in Pike County »
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Aug 13
Richard Collins, 50, Convicted of Sex Trafficking Adults in Philadelphia
On August 12, 2019 the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office held a press conference to announce the recent conviction of Richard Collins for multiple counts of Trafficking in Individuals among other offenses. Collins was tried and convicted after a jury trial … Read more about Richard Collins, 50, Convicted of Sex Trafficking Adults in Philadelphia »
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Aug 05
Woman Faces Prostitution Charges in Allegheny County
A Pittsburgh woman, referred to in the media as the “Monroeville Madam” has been charged with prostitution and possessing instruments of a crime after allegedly arranging to engage in commercial sex with an undercover officer. The woman first gained notoriety … Read more about Woman Faces Prostitution Charges in Allegheny County »
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Jul 22
Man Wanted for Suspected Human Trafficking
Authorities suspect Stephen Higgins is involved in trafficking a 19-year-old woman in Tannersville. He is currently being charged with involuntary servitude, trafficking in individuals, and promoting prostitution in Monroe County. According to WFMZ-TV, a warrant was issued for Higgins following … Read more about Man Wanted for Suspected Human Trafficking »