Human Trafficking
Federal prison for San Diego man who trafficked Florida women for sex in multiple states
A San Diego man who pleaded guilty to trafficking women for sex across multiple states was sentenced Friday to 11 years and eight months in federal prison. Read More.
Shocking twist in court: Feds now targeting Miami Beach doc who took plea deal in sex crimes case
Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet surrendered his medical license and received withheld adjudication after pleading guilty to a lesser charge in a child sex trafficking case in March. Read More.
MMA fighter turns vigilante: Man busts alleged child predator at Delray Beach Walmart
As a professional MMA fighter, Dustin "Scrappy" Lampros spends most of his days training for the ring. But in his free time, he fights for those who can’t defend themselves: hunting down predators who prey on children. Read More.
Sixth suspect arrested in multi-county sex trafficking investigation
Investigators have arrested a sixth suspect accused of taking part in a sex trafficking ring at massage parlors and barbershops in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Read More.
Florida business owner charged with running human trafficking ring
A “massive trafficking ring” operating out of businesses in Hillsborough and Manatee counties has been dismantled, according to authorities, who announced this week the launch of the Florida Human Trafficking Strike Team in connection with the bust. Read More.
10 Victims Freed From Human Trafficking Ring In Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Thursday announced the successful rescue of 10 victims of human trafficking and the formation of a new statewide strike team dedicated to combating this heinous crime. Read More.
Anti-trafficking advocates: More children are being trafficked by family members and caregivers
In 2017, the U.S. Department of State estimated that 41 percent of child trafficking experiences are facilitated by family members and/or caregivers Read More.
Cruise ship workers accused of possessing child sex abuse, bestiality videos
Miami-Dade police arrested two cruise ship workers over the weekend after cabin searches turned up both child sexual abuse material and bestiality videos on both of their cellphones, according to arrest reports. Read More.
AC repairman from Delray Beach accused of trafficking 17-year-old girl
A Delray Beach man is behind bars after being accused of trafficking a teenage girl. Read More.
Florida Man Sentenced for Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
An HSI Tampa investigation has led to the sentencing of a Florida man to seven years and three months in federal prison for receiving, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Read More.
This is the dangerous Venezuelan gang infiltrating the US that you probably know nothing about but should
Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal gang that originated in a Venezuela prison, is now operating in the United States. Read More.
Prostitution sting busts six 'Johns' in West Palm Beach; focus shifts to south end
A handful of men were snagged in the latest prostitution sting in Downtown West Palm Beach. Read More.
Music producer The-Dream sued over allegations of sex trafficking, battery and rape
Producer The-Dream has been accused of sex trafficking, sexual battery and rape in a new lawsuit brought by the same firm that represented Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in her now-settled case against the hip-hop mogul. Read More.
Man arrested in Miami Beach accused of forcing women into prostitution and drug dealing
A man was arrested in Miami Beach after he allegedly forced women into prostitution and drug dealing, police said. Read More.
Martin County cracks down on 7 massage parlors operating as prostitution fronts
Following a multi-year undercover operation, MCSO has identified seven spas doubling as fronts for prostitution, leading to nearly two dozen arrests. Read More.
