September 2023

sex trafficking bust in portland

Major Sex Trafficking Bust in Portland Nets 12 Arrests

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB), in collaboration with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended 12 individuals in its latest sex trafficking crackdown. This latest operation marks the fourth of its kind jointly conducted by the two agencies. The arrests transpired last Tuesday and involved individuals ranging in age from 24 to 59. Among those taken […]

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JPMorgan sex trafficking settlement

JPMorgan Chase Settles for $75M Over Epstein Ties

JPMorgan Chase has consented to a settlement of $75 million with the U.S. Virgin Islands, following allegations that the bank played a facilitating role in the heinous sex trafficking crimes orchestrated by financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Virgin Islands, where Epstein owned a luxurious estate, had initiated legal proceedings against JPMorgan last year. Investigations suggested that

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Major Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Fulton County

In a landmark operation, north Fulton County authorities have unveiled the outcome of a year-long investigation into a suspected human trafficking and prostitution network. The announcement was made at a news conference attended by officials from the police department and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. “It’s hidden in plain sight, right before our eyes,”

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Pasadena Man Sentenced Over Child Sex Trafficking Charges

[Pasadena, CA] Daylan Lamont Camp, a 28-year-old resident of Pasadena, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of trafficking a 14-year-old girl for commercial sex in San Diego. Camp had previously admitted to conspiring to engage in child sex trafficking. His arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated by

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Getting Compensation as Victims of Sex Trafficking

Getting Compensation as Victims of Sex Trafficking The harrowing reality of sex trafficking continues to cast a dark shadow over countless lives in the United States. This modern-day slavery persists as a global issue, including within California.  This blog discusses how to fight for justice and compensation for sex trafficking victims in California. We’ll explore

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Anti-Trafficking Leader Ballard Faces Disturbing Harassment Accusations

[Los Angeles, California] Tim Ballard, founder of the anti-child slavery organization Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) and the inspiration behind the movie Sound of Freedom, is embroiled in a scandal involving accusations of sexual harassment during missions meant to combat hotel chain sex trafficking. According to an exposé by Vice News, Ballard’s heroic image was tainted

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Hotel Chain Sex Trafficking Allegations: G6 Hospitality Under Fire [San Francisco, CA]

[San Francisco, California] G6 Hospitality, which manages the Studio 6 and Motel 6 brands, is facing allegations of being complicit in sex trafficking activities in one of its California locations. The hotel chain sex trafficking claims stem from a 2022 complaint by a woman identified as B.J., who alleges she was a victim of trafficking

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LA Targets Notorious Motel Amidst Human Trafficking Concerns [Los Angeles, CA]

[Los Angeles, California] In a resolute move against human trafficking, the Los Angeles city attorney’s office has filed a lawsuit targeting the New Gage Motel situated near the Gage Avenue and Figueroa Street intersection in South L.A. The area, known as ‘the Figueroa Corridor’ or ‘the track,’ is notorious for being one of the most

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California child sex trafficking bill

California Strengthens Stance Against Child Sex Trafficking Amid Controversy

The California legislature is drawing significant attention with Senate Bill 14, a proposal that aims to elevate child sex trafficking to the status of a serious felony. By doing so, this crime would become eligible for sentencing under the state’s Three Strikes law, potentially resulting in longer incarceration periods for those convicted more than once.

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Multi-Agency Sting Rescues Six in Central Valley Sex Trafficking Operation

Central Valley, Visalia – A combined effort of multiple law enforcement agencies has led to the apprehension of nine men and the rescue of six women in a significant human sex trafficking operation in Central Valley, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Throughout the past week, detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Human Trafficking

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