Human Trafficking
Kissimmee Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing Over One Million Files Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Edward Nicholas Carney (54, Kissimmee) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. The court also ordered Carney to forfeit more than 50 electronic devices which were used to commit the offense. Carney had pleaded guilty on June 22, 2023. Read More.
Laurel Lee Says American Families Are Paying the 'Ultimate Price' due to Human Trafficking, Fentanyl Crisis
At a House Committee Hearing known as “An Unbearable Price: The Devastating Human Costs of the Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis,” Representa Read More.
Denver man charged with human trafficking, pimping
A Denver man is accused of human trafficking and pimping in new charges announced by the Denver District Attorney’s Office today. Read More.
Police: Labor trafficker exploits migrant seeking child support from Venezuelan MLB player
A woman told a detective that she was struggling with food shortages in Venezuela ― while her daughters’ father was playing baseball professionally in the United States — when a neighbor connected her with an attorney based in Miami, records show. A few years later, she became the victim of a fraud, police said. Read More.
Man may face life sentence after accusation of trafficking teen in Wellington
A man faces life in prison after being accused of grooming a child and exploiting her to engage in commercial sexual acts for financial gain. Read More.
Villagers’ golf cart rally shows support for ‘Sound of Freedom’
About 75 golf carts drove in the “Sound of Freedom” golf cart rally Saturday afternoon to raise awareness about child sex trafficking. Read More.
2 arrested in Central Florida human trafficking investigation, MBI seeks more possible victims
Joselito Martinez-Gonzalez, 34, and Tanya Wurster, 30, face felony charges Read More.
Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay
Human trafficking is a significant concern in the United States, but the situation is worse for some states. According to the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, Florida ranks as the third highest state for human trafficking cases and second for labor trafficking cases. Read More.
200 Sex Trafficking Victims Found in FBI Sting
Illegal aliens among the child predators Read More.
DeSantis celebrates successful first year of human trafficking strike force
Gov. Ron DeSantis recognized and congratulated the Florida Law Enforcement Interdiction Strike Force to combat human smuggling and drug trafficking, announcing it has had a “successful” first year. Read More.
Hotel Worker Leads Detectives to Uncover Commercial Sex Trafficking
Thanks to a Local Hotel Worker Two Minor Females Have Been Freed from Commercial Sex Trafficking Read More.
