Human Trafficking
Mexican Cartels Get the Blame for Human Smuggling. But Americans Are Heavily Involved.
One smuggler told VICE News that moving people through the U.S-Mexico border into the United States is now more profitable than moving cocaine. Read More.
FHP elite task force targets drugs and human traffickers
There are more than 1,4000 miles of interstate in Florida. On any given day, those highways are used to transport drugs and people entering the country illegally. Read More.
Victim's distress call leads to shocking human trafficking arrest in Florida
A woman is safe after detectives say she found the strength to get out of a harrowing situation. Read More.
Investigation: Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO exploited young men at sex parties for years
It was one of the coolest places to go shopping for clothes, 30 years ago. Even better was the prospect of becoming an Abercrombie & Fitch model. Read More.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launches human trafficking summit
State and county leaders are working to protect human trafficking victims, prevent trafficking and prosecute traffickers. Read More.
‘Operation Buyer’s Remorse’: 160 people arrested in Ohio human trafficking crackdown
A weeklong statewide human trafficking crackdown ended with the arrest of 160 people; including, 149 men who were trying to buy sex, said Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. Read More.
New laws enacted to combat human trafficking
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed several bills designed to prevent human trafficking and provide support to its victims. The new measures come in response to data that shows as many as 20 million people nationwide are victims of human trafficking each year. Read More.
‘Let’s Do Something About It’: Coral Springs High School Graduate Organizes Walk Against Human Trafficking
When her mother died after years of abusing drugs, a young graduate of Coral Springs High School was galvanized to do something to help others avoid similar struggles in life. Read More.
Sheriff Judd: 2 alleged human traffickers arrested, more than 200 charged related to undercover operation
A Polk County teacher was among those arrested as part of the investigation. Read More.
JPMorgan to pay $75M to settle Epstein suits with US Virgin Islands
JPMorgan Chase agreed on Tuesday to pay the US Virgin Islands $75 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the Wall Street behemoth enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring by ignoring red flags related to Epstein’s accounts at the investment bank. Read More.
INTERCEPT Task Force looks to put a stop to human trafficking, sexploitation of children
It’s official, the Southwest Florida INTERCEPT Task Force is at work fighting human trafficking and the sexploitation of children.The task force held a news conference Thursday afternoon in Naples to announce the formation. The task force was created earlier this year. Read More.
‘Sugar Bear’ pimp known for torturing prostitutes pleads guilty after shocking find in freezer
Somori Moses, 47, will face 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of Leondra Foster in 2017 and sex trafficking eight other women, prosecutors said. Read More.
Teen kicked out of house by dad is kidnapped on streets, forced into sex slavery: prosecutor
A New York man is accused of luring a teen dozens of miles from home, then forcing her into prostitution for months before Suffolk County police rescued her. Read More.
Georgia woman arrested for trafficking family member, GBI says
A Georgia woman was arrested for cruelty to children and human trafficking after an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, officials said. Read More.
Pa. constable charged with over 700 counts of human trafficking
A Pennsylvania constable faces over 700 charges related to human trafficking as a result of a two-year joint investigation conducted by the Chambersburg Police Department and the Franklin County ... Read More.
