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Jun 24
Prostituted Woman Sent to Jail During Pandemic in Luzerne County
Over six months ago on December 10th, 2019, Pennsylvania’s State Trooper Organized Crime Unit conducted a prostitution investigation, leading to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman. Troopers originally obtained the woman’s phone number from Skipthegames.com, a website that openly facilitates … Read more about Prostituted Woman Sent to Jail During Pandemic in Luzerne County »
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Jun 02
Federal Agents Take Advantage of Sex Trafficking Victims
While investigating a sex trafficking ring in Arizona, federal agents engaged in sexual conduct with victims. The initial investigation began in 2016 after allegations of commercial sex taking place in illicit massage businesses were brought to the attention of authorities. … Read more about Federal Agents Take Advantage of Sex Trafficking Victims »
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May 30
Shame on Pornhub: Taking Advantage of a Crisis for Commercial Sexual Exploitation
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Shame on Pornhub: Taking Advantage of a Crisis for Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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May 29
Shifting Online & Growing Opportunities for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the Era of COVID-19
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Shifting Online & Growing Opportunities for Commercial Sexual Exploitation in the Era of COVID-19 »
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May 27
Making Ends Meet: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Victimization by Sex Traffickers and Sex Buyers
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Making Ends Meet: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Victimization by Sex Traffickers and Sex Buyers »
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May 26
Exacerbating Vulnerabilities: The Dangers of Social Distancing & Quarantine for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way in which the world operates. While we are still grappling with the effects the pandemic has had on those who are sold for sex, we know the inequalities at the heart of commercial … Read more about Exacerbating Vulnerabilities: The Dangers of Social Distancing & Quarantine for Survivors of Sex Trafficking »
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May 08
Westmoreland County Charges Woman for Prostitution in “Skip the Games” Sting Operation
In late April, Westmoreland County police charged a Rhode Island woman with promoting prostitution after she claimed that a Greensburg, PA woman arranged for her to come to western Pennsylvania and “make some money.” The police made the charge after … Read more about Westmoreland County Charges Woman for Prostitution in “Skip the Games” Sting Operation »
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Apr 29
Tiger King: A Story of Labor Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
Along with most of America during the quarantine, we watched the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. Tiger King is filled with the type of material documentarians and true crime aficionados dream of: murder plots, arch nemeses, exotic … Read more about Tiger King: A Story of Labor Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation »
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Apr 28
Child Sex Trafficking Survivor Granted Clemency
On Friday April 17, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he will grant clemency for Alexis Martin, a 22-year-old child sex trafficking survivor. At 15 years old, Martin was arrested for the murder of Angelo Kierney, her pimp who … Read more about Child Sex Trafficking Survivor Granted Clemency »
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Apr 17
Student Blog Series: The Devil Has a Suitcase: Global Travel and the Sexual Exploitation of Children
We are excited to share the final installment of our 2020 Student Blog Series! The student blog series highlights original pieces authored by first-year law students at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Read on for Maximillian Santiago’s contribution … Read more about Student Blog Series: The Devil Has a Suitcase: Global Travel and the Sexual Exploitation of Children »