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from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Once again, the myth that sporting events lead to sex trafficking has emerged - 48 hills

Jesse Gabriel's AB549 perpetuates the debunked myth that sporting events are linked to sex trafficking, prompting controversy over police funding and tactics.
fromNew York Post
15 hours ago
NYC politics

Calif. lawmakers block bid to make paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony

California lawmakers removed a key provision from a bill that would have made paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony.
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

Once again, the myth that sporting events lead to sex trafficking has emerged - 48 hills

Jesse Gabriel's AB549 perpetuates the debunked myth that sporting events are linked to sex trafficking, prompting controversy over police funding and tactics.
fromNew York Post
15 hours ago
NYC politics

Calif. lawmakers block bid to make paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony

California lawmakers removed a key provision from a bill that would have made paying for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds a felony.
more#legislation
Non-profit organizations
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Famous ex-victim Elizabeth Smart says America's National Human Trafficking Hotline is failing those who need it the most - there should be federal reform

Awareness without action in human trafficking worsens victims' situations and hope is abandoned.
#sexual-exploitation
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Spain busts South American sex-trafficking pipeline DW 02/23/2025

A mass police operation in Alicante led to the arrest of 48 individuals linked to a human trafficking ring exploiting women from South America.
UK news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 day ago

Gang ran abusive' sex trafficking ring between Romania and east London

Trafficking victims in the UK suffered abuse as traffickers were sentenced for controlling prostitution for profit.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Spain busts South American sex-trafficking pipeline DW 02/23/2025

A mass police operation in Alicante led to the arrest of 48 individuals linked to a human trafficking ring exploiting women from South America.
UK news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 day ago

Gang ran abusive' sex trafficking ring between Romania and east London

Trafficking victims in the UK suffered abuse as traffickers were sentenced for controlling prostitution for profit.
more#sexual-exploitation
#prostitution
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says

F.B.I. agents engaged in sexual misconduct overseas, undermining anti-trafficking efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
UK news

Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Seven members of an organized crime group were sentenced for trafficking women into the UK for prostitution from Romania.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, gets 4 years in prison

Han Lee was sentenced to four years for operating a high-end brothel network generating over $5 million.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Booker in high-end brothel ring sentenced, may get deported, says U.S. Attorney

A Korean national was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in a high-end prostitution network.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland man allegedly tried to force woman into prostitution after she mistook his car for Uber ride

A woman mistook a stranger's vehicle for her Uber, resulting in a two-day ordeal of kidnapping and forced prostitution.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says

F.B.I. agents engaged in sexual misconduct overseas, undermining anti-trafficking efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
UK news

Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Seven members of an organized crime group were sentenced for trafficking women into the UK for prostitution from Romania.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston real estate

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Cambridge and Watertown, gets 4 years in prison

Han Lee was sentenced to four years for operating a high-end brothel network generating over $5 million.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
Boston real estate

Booker in high-end brothel ring sentenced, may get deported, says U.S. Attorney

A Korean national was sentenced to one year in prison for his role in a high-end prostitution network.
more#prostitution
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Morally repugnant': Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over slavery-like conditions'

Starbucks faces lawsuit over allegations of child labor and human trafficking on Brazilian coffee farms supplying their products.
#ms-13
US news
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Trump admin defends arrest of migrant who was sent to El Salvador's hellhole megaprison by mistake: 'He should be locked up'

The arrest of Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights conflicting narratives around immigration policy and public safety in the Trump administration era.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia suspected of human trafficking, feds say

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador mistakenly, is suspected of human trafficking while being a noted MS-13 gang member.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Deported alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was driving convicted smuggler's car during Tennessee traffic stop

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported MS-13 member, was stopped in Tennessee driving a human smuggler's vehicle with illegal migrants.
US news
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Trump admin defends arrest of migrant who was sent to El Salvador's hellhole megaprison by mistake: 'He should be locked up'

The arrest of Kilmar Abrego Garcia highlights conflicting narratives around immigration policy and public safety in the Trump administration era.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia suspected of human trafficking, feds say

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador mistakenly, is suspected of human trafficking while being a noted MS-13 gang member.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Deported alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia was driving convicted smuggler's car during Tennessee traffic stop

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported MS-13 member, was stopped in Tennessee driving a human smuggler's vehicle with illegal migrants.
more#ms-13
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area

Four individuals convicted for operating a sex trafficking ring in Boston, highlighting serious criminal activities including trafficking and managing brothels.
#immigration
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump administration launches offensive to deport undocumented minors who entered US alone

The Trump administration's immigration policies extend to unaccompanied children, often contradicting claims of prioritizing protection over deportation.
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Li Ann Sanchez, a trans and Indigenous activist supporting LGBTQ+ immigrants in the United States: We are living in a new era of transphobia and xenophobia'

Li Ann Sanchez is a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on undocumented immigrants' needs and overcoming her own struggles with discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration is Misinterpreting the Alien Enemies Act To Serve Own Purpose

The Alien Enemies Act is being misused by the administration for immigration purposes.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump administration launches offensive to deport undocumented minors who entered US alone

The Trump administration's immigration policies extend to unaccompanied children, often contradicting claims of prioritizing protection over deportation.
SF LGBT
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Li Ann Sanchez, a trans and Indigenous activist supporting LGBTQ+ immigrants in the United States: We are living in a new era of transphobia and xenophobia'

Li Ann Sanchez is a prominent activist for LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on undocumented immigrants' needs and overcoming her own struggles with discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Trump Administration is Misinterpreting the Alien Enemies Act To Serve Own Purpose

The Alien Enemies Act is being misused by the administration for immigration purposes.
more#immigration
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Auburn police officer caught in child sex sting operation

Auburn police officer Dominick Boschetto, 31, was arrested during an underage sex sting for soliciting a minor.
Boschetto has been placed on administrative leave and will face legal repercussions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trafficking victims rejecting UK government support because they fear being deported

Many trafficking victims are rejecting government support due to fear of authorities and deportation.
Los Angeles
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

US border agents charged with taking bribes to smuggle migrants

Two US border inspectors charged with taking bribes to allow undocumented entry into the US.
#romania
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Andrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human trafficking charges

Andrew Tate has left Romania for the US despite facing serious charges of human trafficking and related offenses.
UK news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother, accused of trafficking, allowed to leave Romania

Andrew and Tristan Tate can leave Romania but remain under judicial supervision due to ongoing criminal charges.
UK news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Tristan and Andrew Tate, Facing Trafficking Charges in Romania, Leave for U.S.

Andrew and Tristan Tate have left Romania after a travel ban was lifted, but remain under judicial control related to serious criminal charges.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Distances Himself from Andrew Tate Extradition to US: I Know Nothing'

Trump distanced himself from the Tate brothers amid their human trafficking charges after their arrival in Florida.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother depart Romania for the US after travel ban lifted

The Tate brothers have left Romania for the US after a travel ban was lifted by prosecutors.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
France news

Jean-Claude Van Damme Accused of Sleeping With Trafficked Women

Jean-Claude Van Damme faces allegations of knowingly engaging with trafficking victims.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Andrew Tate timeline: From Big Brother assault scandal to human trafficking charges

Andrew Tate has left Romania for the US despite facing serious charges of human trafficking and related offenses.
UK news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother, accused of trafficking, allowed to leave Romania

Andrew and Tristan Tate can leave Romania but remain under judicial supervision due to ongoing criminal charges.
UK news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Tristan and Andrew Tate, Facing Trafficking Charges in Romania, Leave for U.S.

Andrew and Tristan Tate have left Romania after a travel ban was lifted, but remain under judicial control related to serious criminal charges.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Distances Himself from Andrew Tate Extradition to US: I Know Nothing'

Trump distanced himself from the Tate brothers amid their human trafficking charges after their arrival in Florida.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother depart Romania for the US after travel ban lifted

The Tate brothers have left Romania for the US after a travel ban was lifted by prosecutors.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago
France news

Jean-Claude Van Damme Accused of Sleeping With Trafficked Women

Jean-Claude Van Damme faces allegations of knowingly engaging with trafficking victims.
more#romania
#international-cooperation
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Starmer to call for countries to unite to eradicate vile trade' of people smuggling

The Independent champions accessible journalism on crucial issues, supporting informed public discourse across the political spectrum.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
UK news

China starts repatriating citizens freed from scam centres in Myanmar

Around 7,000 workers rescued from scam centres await repatriation through collaboration between China, Myanmar, and Thailand.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Starmer to call for countries to unite to eradicate vile trade' of people smuggling

The Independent champions accessible journalism on crucial issues, supporting informed public discourse across the political spectrum.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
UK news

China starts repatriating citizens freed from scam centres in Myanmar

Around 7,000 workers rescued from scam centres await repatriation through collaboration between China, Myanmar, and Thailand.
more#international-cooperation
#andrew-tate
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Andrew Tate Admits He Deletes Potential Evidence from His Phone in Stunning Rant About Florida Investigation: You Think I'm Not Ready?'

Andrew Tate openly admitted to deleting potential evidence while under investigation for human trafficking, challenging authorities to arrest him.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Andrew Tate, facing rape and trafficking charges in Romania, is back in the U.S.

Andrew and Tristan Tate return to the U.S. after Romanian arrest on serious charges, maintaining their innocence amid ongoing investigations.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Controversial Tate brothers leave Romania on US-bound flight

Andrew and Tristan Tate have left Romania for the US despite ongoing investigations into serious criminal allegations against them.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate's alliance with Trump has been in the making for a long time

Andrew Tate's connections with Trump's inner circle raise concerns over political influence regarding his legal issues, including alleged human trafficking.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Andrew Tate Admits He Deletes Potential Evidence from His Phone in Stunning Rant About Florida Investigation: You Think I'm Not Ready?'

Andrew Tate openly admitted to deleting potential evidence while under investigation for human trafficking, challenging authorities to arrest him.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Andrew Tate, facing rape and trafficking charges in Romania, is back in the U.S.

Andrew and Tristan Tate return to the U.S. after Romanian arrest on serious charges, maintaining their innocence amid ongoing investigations.
UK news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Controversial Tate brothers leave Romania on US-bound flight

Andrew and Tristan Tate have left Romania for the US despite ongoing investigations into serious criminal allegations against them.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate's alliance with Trump has been in the making for a long time

Andrew Tate's connections with Trump's inner circle raise concerns over political influence regarding his legal issues, including alleged human trafficking.
more#andrew-tate
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison

A couple in West Virginia was sentenced to decades in prison for abusing their adopted children.
They were convicted of human trafficking and child abuse, highlighting severe child mistreatment.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment UN judge who forced woman to work as slave claims immunity' to police

A United Nations judge was convicted for human trafficking and forced labor, showcasing abuse of power within legal ranks.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Chilling Scream, Then the Discovery of 53 Dead and Dying Migrants

A federal trial reveals the deadly consequences of migrant smuggling and the dangers faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Lowell firefighter faces child porn charges

A Lowell firefighter was arrested for child pornography and human trafficking after allegedly soliciting explicit materials from underage girls.
#forced-labor
California
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California couple arrested, accused of trafficking asylum-seeking immigrants

A Simi Valley couple exploited asylum-seekers through coerced labor and wage theft, resulting in federal charges against them.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

First-of-its-kind lawsuit alleges human trafficking by California's Bumble Bee Seafoods

Bumble Bee Seafoods allegedly turned a blind eye to forced labor in its supply fleet for years, despite knowledge of the issues.
California
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

California couple arrested, accused of trafficking asylum-seeking immigrants

A Simi Valley couple exploited asylum-seekers through coerced labor and wage theft, resulting in federal charges against them.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

First-of-its-kind lawsuit alleges human trafficking by California's Bumble Bee Seafoods

Bumble Bee Seafoods allegedly turned a blind eye to forced labor in its supply fleet for years, despite knowledge of the issues.
more#forced-labor
#myanmar
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Indians trapped in Myanmar's cyber scam nightmare DW 03/04/2025

Pradeep Vijay was trafficked to Myanmar under false job pretenses and forced into scamming, highlighting a serious issue of human trafficking for cybercrime.
Travel
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

On a Lawless Tropical Border, the Global Scam Industry Thrives

The cross-border scam operations exploit Myanmar's civil unrest, using forced labor to run fraudulent schemes despite rescue efforts by Chinese and Thai authorities.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres

Thailand, China, and Myanmar collaborate to rescue thousands from scam centers.
Victims often lured by false job promises before being trafficked.
UN estimates 120,000 potentially trapped in Myanmar's scam operations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown

Over 7,000 people are stranded at the Thailand-Myanmar border due to a crackdown on online scam centers, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Indians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025

Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.
The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Indians trapped in Myanmar's cyber scam nightmare DW 03/04/2025

Pradeep Vijay was trafficked to Myanmar under false job pretenses and forced into scamming, highlighting a serious issue of human trafficking for cybercrime.
Travel
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

On a Lawless Tropical Border, the Global Scam Industry Thrives

The cross-border scam operations exploit Myanmar's civil unrest, using forced labor to run fraudulent schemes despite rescue efforts by Chinese and Thai authorities.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres

Thailand, China, and Myanmar collaborate to rescue thousands from scam centers.
Victims often lured by false job promises before being trafficked.
UN estimates 120,000 potentially trapped in Myanmar's scam operations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown

Over 7,000 people are stranded at the Thailand-Myanmar border due to a crackdown on online scam centers, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
UK news

Indians repatriated after release from Myanmar scam centers DW 03/10/2025

Thousands of people have been freed from scam centers along the Myanmar-Thai border, with repatriation efforts underway.
The crackdown reveals the scale of human trafficking and the financial impact of online scams.
more#myanmar
MMA
from48 hills
1 month ago

Has the WWE really KO'd its union-busting, alleged sexual predator founder? - 48 hills

Vince McMahon's public re-emergence comes amid serious allegations and the conclusion of a federal investigation into his past misconduct.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can Myanmar's scam centers be shut down for good? DW 03/03/2025

Many are lured into fake jobs in Southeast Asia, treated as slaves, and forced into scams.
Joint efforts by Thailand, Myanmar, and China aim to repatriate trafficked individuals.
A significant global response is essential for repatriation and addressing this crisis.
#tate-brothers
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother allowed to leave Romania DW 02/27/2025

The travel ban on the Tate brothers has been lifted, allowing them to depart Romania amid serious allegations against them.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Andrew Tate and brother allowed to leave Romania DW 02/27/2025

The travel ban on the Tate brothers has been lifted, allowing them to depart Romania amid serious allegations against them.
more#tate-brothers
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