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Feb 13
Three Men Indicted on Trafficking Charges in Monroe County
On February 27, a federal grand jury issued an indictment accusing three men of allegedly conspiring, according to the Pocono Record, “with each other and others to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion.”. The three men—Arthur Taylor, Jordan … Read more about Three Men Indicted on Trafficking Charges in Monroe County »
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Feb 10
Alleged Human Trafficker Awaiting Trial in Monroe County
Nearly seven months after his arrest, Malik Edwards, 39, of Tobyhanna, is currently awaiting trial on charges of trafficking of individuals (18 Pa.C.S. § 3011), involuntary servitude (18 Pa.C.S. § 3012), promoting prostitution (18 Pa.C.S. § 5902), and conspiracy (18 Pa.C.S. § 903). … Read more about Alleged Human Trafficker Awaiting Trial in Monroe County »
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Feb 09
Student Blog Series: The Ropes and Chains that Bind – Physical or Otherwise?
When you search the words “human trafficking” on the internet, hundreds of images of women bound in chains or ropes appear, images like the one shown here. For much of the public, these media-produced images are the only exposure they … Read more about Student Blog Series: The Ropes and Chains that Bind – Physical or Otherwise? »
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Feb 08
Villanova University Communications Students Support Anti-Trafficking Coalition, PAATH, with Media Toolkit
We are so proud to be a part of Nova Nation, a community where students pursue opportunities to grow as professionals and agents for social change. In the Fall 2017 semester the CSE Institute helped to form an interdisciplinary partnership … Read more about Villanova University Communications Students Support Anti-Trafficking Coalition, PAATH, with Media Toolkit »
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Feb 08
Attempt to Combat Trafficking in Delaware Falls Short
On January 26, 2018, Delaware Online published an article about a two-day, multi-agency prostitution sting across New Castle County, Delaware aimed at eradicating trafficking in the area. Delaware Online reported that the proclaimed “crack-down” resulted in 44 arrests for prostitution-related … Read more about Attempt to Combat Trafficking in Delaware Falls Short »
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Feb 02
Coming Soon – 2018 First-Year Law Student Blog Series: Critiques of Images Commonly Used to Portray Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Imagery plays a powerful role in how the public perceives an issue. Popular news sources and organizations that address commercial sexual exploitation often choose to use images that are meant to elicit a combination of fear, disgust, and sympathy from … Read more about Coming Soon – 2018 First-Year Law Student Blog Series: Critiques of Images Commonly Used to Portray Commercial Sexual Exploitation »
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Jan 30
Suspected Human Trafficking Leads to Arrest of Woman in Wyomissing
On January 23, 2017, an alleged tip about human trafficking led an undercover officer in Berks County to respond to an online advertisement. According to The Reading Eagle, the officer allegedly engaged in a series of text messages arranging to … Read more about Suspected Human Trafficking Leads to Arrest of Woman in Wyomissing »
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Jan 29
UPDATE – Delaware County Man CONVICTED of Patronizing a Victim of Sexual Servitude
After almost two years of litigation, Delaware County successfully charged, convicted, and now sentenced Matthew Sipps for Patronizing a Victim of Sexual Servitude (F2), concealing the whereabouts of a child (F3), and corruption of minors (M1). Patronizing a Victim of … Read more about UPDATE – Delaware County Man CONVICTED of Patronizing a Victim of Sexual Servitude »
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Jan 26
New York Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Monroe County
In the early morning of January 11, 2018, Monroe County Police arrested Joseph Randolph Payne from Brooklyn, New York following a human trafficking investigation at a Stroudsburg hotel. Court records show that Payne was charged with various acts of promoting … Read more about New York Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution in Monroe County »
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Jan 22
Two Recent Federal Cases Protect Victims’ Ability to Seek Justice
This week, two federal courts released opinions addressing prostitution, commercial sexual exploitation (“CSE”), and human trafficking. On January 16, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied defendants’ motion to dismiss in Jane Doe v. Backpage.com, LLC, … Read more about Two Recent Federal Cases Protect Victims’ Ability to Seek Justice »