August 2023

Oakland sex trafficking

Oakland Man Charged With Sex Trafficking After Responding to Babysitting Ad

In a chilling tale of online interactions gone awry, an Oakland man’s response to a babysitting ad led to horrifying consequences. The man, identified as 30-year-old Lennard Davis, faces charges of human trafficking, child molestation, assault, and child pornography after allegedly abusing and trafficking three teen girls, ages 13 to 15. The incident came to […]

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Fresno child trafficking

Fresno’s Urgent Push: Elevating Child Trafficking to Serious Felony Status

In a pivotal move to combat child trafficking, Fresno emerges as a catalyst for change in state law. Debra Rush, CEO of Breaking the Chains, emphasizes the alarming growth of human trafficking affecting youth aged 12 to 25. Addressing a round table discussion on Fresno child trafficking, Rush reveals the pressing need for action to

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Valencia human trafficking

Valencia Spa Owner Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Sting

In a major joint operation in Oxnard, Silvia Diaz, 51, the owner of VIP Therapy Massage, was arrested on charges of human trafficking, pimping, pandering, and money laundering, as reported by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Diaz’s spa, located on West Fourth Street, Oxnard, has been accused of commercial sex solicitation. Collaborating on this extensive

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R Kelly sex trafficking case

R. Kelly’s Royalties Garnished to Compensate Sex Trafficking Victims

Brooklyn’s federal court ruled on Wednesday that royalties exceeding $500,000, accrued by R. Kelly, will be garnished to settle payments for his sex trafficking victims. Universal Music Group (UMG), having retained these funds since Kelly faced charges for sex trafficking and child pornography in multiple cities, has been directed to remit $520,549. Initially, both UMG

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sex trafficking in hotels

Hotels Under Scrutiny: Trafficking Victims Seek Justice Against Franchises

Prominent US hotel chains have been implicated in decades-long sex-trafficking activities, reveals an investigation by The New Yorker and Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program.  Over 60% of surveyed victims disclosed they experienced sex trafficking in hotels. Notably, a survivor named Anastasia detailed being trafficked at a Howard Johnson hotel in Pennsylvania. The hotel’s manager and

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sex trafficking victim

Promising Student’s Life Derailed Amidst Trafficking and Murder Allegations

Zephaniah “Zephi” Trevino, once a thriving student and athlete, has been sentenced to 12 years for murder and aggravated robbery. The incident occurred in August 2019 at a Grand Prairie apartment, where Carlos Murillo, 24, was fatally shot. Zephi’s parents allege that Phillip Baldenegro, the main suspect, was trafficking their 16-year-old daughter for sex. Baldenegro,

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human trafficking and child abuse scandal

Phelan Duo Arrested in Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Scandal

Rigoberto Hernandez Latin, 44, and Maria Olimpia Hernandez, 33, of Phelan, California were apprehended on allegations of human trafficking, child abuse, and various other related crimes. This follows a comprehensive investigation carried out in July by the Specialized Investigations Division-Crimes Against Children Detail and the Victor Valley sheriff’s office. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

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how hotels are combating sex trafficking

How Hotels are Combating Human Trafficking

How Hotels are Combating Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a grave and pervasive crime that plagues societies around the world, and California is no exception. It involves the illegal trade and exploitation of individuals, often through coercion, deception, or force, for purposes such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, or organ harvesting. Victims of human trafficking

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