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Dec 12
Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses
On November 21, 2023, a federal grand jury indicted three central Pennsylvania men following an undercover operation led by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies pursuant to Project Safe Childhood. Christopher L. Crispen, 33, of Howard, was charged with … Read more about Three Central PA Men Indicted on Attempted Enticement of a Minor and other Offenses »
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Dec 12
Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation
On November 8, 2023, Gregory Wilson, 50, of Lewiston, was charged with attempted coercion, enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and Wilson is facing federal charges. On November 9, 2023, Walter Sitosky, 66, of Houtzdale, was charged … Read more about Four Pennsylvania Men Arrested After FBI Investigation »
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Dec 11
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat
Welcome back! This is the second installment in our series recapping presentations from “Combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation through Equality Model Policies and Laws,” held on October 13, 2023, at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. During the symposium, our … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 2: Fireside Chat »
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Dec 08
The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1
“Sweden was the first country to truly identify the source of the problem. . . demand. . . and to propose a solution that was actually effective.” This quote from Ane Mathieson, Co-Director of the , ties together the title … Read more about The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Symposium Mini-Series Number 1: Sweden: Where it All Started, Panel 1 »
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Nov 28
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture”
On October 27, 2023, former Abercrombie & Fitch model David Bradberry filed an individual and class action against Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and its former CEO, Michael Jeffries, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New … Read more about Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Abercrombie & Fitch for “Sex Trafficking Venture” »
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Nov 21
Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges
On July 20, 2023, a 52-year-old woman of Lewistown, PA was arrested and charged with prostitution following an FBI human trafficking investigation. An operation conducted with FBI State College, FBI Williamsport, and Mifflin County Regional Police attempted to identify and … Read more about Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges »
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Nov 12
“Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Scranton Police Department arrested a man and a woman in a prostitution sting. Officers began their investigation by posing as a sex buyer on a website “geared toward prostitution.” After engaging with the woman … Read more about “Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker »
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Oct 25
Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
On October 12, 2023, the Monroeville District Attorney’s Office charged Donte LaShawn Cole, 28, with a total of 19 counts including: Trafficking in Individuals, Involuntary Servitude, Dealing in the Proceeds of Illegal Activity, and Corrupt Organizations. Cole was arrested by … Read more about Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring »
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Oct 25
Man Arrested for Promoting Prostitution in Upper Merion
On September 7, officers of the Upper Merion Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit arrested two individuals. One woman was taken into custody for investigation of an outstanding warrant and Rushane Davis-Morgan was arrested for promoting prostitution. The investigation began while … Read more about Man Arrested for Promoting Prostitution in Upper Merion »
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Oct 25
Fifteen Arrested in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Sting
On October 4, 2023, fifteen men were arrested as part of Cumberland County’s OPERATION: Closed2Trafficking. This operation targets hotels and commercial establishments posing as massage parlors. The fifteen men arrested at the Hampden Township Hotel each sought “female escorts” and … Read more about Fifteen Arrested in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Sting »