October 2023

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University City High Teacher Arrested, Faces Court Appearance for Sex Trafficking in San Diego

San Diego, California – A University City high school teacher was arrested earlier this week on charges of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor. Sean Stevenson, also the school’s cross country coach, made his initial court appearance following his arrest. In a significant development during the court proceedings, the judge denied bail […]

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California Doctor Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse at Dixon Clinic

Vacaville, California – A medical practitioner finds himself at the center of a disturbing controversy, as allegations of sexual abuse at Dixon clinic surfaced against him.  Dr. Andy Yongde Zhu is currently facing a civil lawsuit that has been filed in Solano County Superior Court. Furthermore, the California Medical Board is actively investigating these serious

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16-Year-Old Tracy Teen Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Unusual Case

In a startling turn of events, a 16-year-old Tracy teen was arrested on human trafficking charges. The Turlock Police Department, in a statement released on October 15, revealed that law enforcement arrested a 16-year-old male at the Fresno County Fair.  The charges brought against him include suspicion of human trafficking of a minor through the

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Ex-California Policeman Sentenced for Running Illicit Massage Parlors

On October 16, 2023, the Justice Department announced that an ex-California policeman was sentenced to 33 months in prison. Former San Diego vice detective, Peter Griffin, 79, was convicted for running a network of illicit massage businesses. His establishments, masquerading as therapeutic services, were fronts for commercial sex trafficking operations across California and Arizona. Griffin,

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Can Sex Trafficking Survivors Pursue Financial Compensation in California?

Can Sex Trafficking Survivors Pursue Financial Compensation in California? Sex trafficking is a reprehensible offense that inflicts profound harm on numerous individuals, resulting in survivors bearing enduring physical, emotional, and psychological wounds. Within the state of California, there exist legal pathways through which victims of sex trafficking can pursue financial compensation, especially when commercial entities

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Biden-Harris Admin Allocates Funding to Protect Youth from Human Trafficking, Oakland School District Receives $500,000

The Biden-Harris Administration has granted $1.9 million to support efforts in safeguarding young people from human trafficking. This funding to protect youth is a part of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. It will aid four local education agencies partnering with non-profit organizations to combat the issue. The Oakland, California Unified School District

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Sugar Land Teen Rescued Moments Before Getting on a Train to Los Angeles

In a close call that emphasizes the lurking dangers of human trafficking, a Sugar Land teen was rescued moments before he could board a train to Los Angeles. This incident came to light on Thursday when the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the Houston Police Department to emphasize the increasing perils of human

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Police Investigates Sexual Assault on UC Davis Campus: Community Urged to Stay Vigilant

Davis, California – In a disturbing incident reported on October 4, 2023, the UC Davis Police Department received information from the Santa Rosa Police Department regarding a potential sexual assault on UC Davis campus that might have occurred several days prior.  The report stated that the incident happened on September 28, 2023, at approximately 7:30

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New California Law Establishes Human Trafficking as a Major Felony

Marysville, California – A new California law will help establish human trafficking of minors a serious crime. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 14 on September 25 after nearly two years of changes. The law means tougher punishments for those found guilty of trafficking minors, aiming to keep repeat offenders in prison longer and

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Signs of Sex Trafficking Operations in California Neighborhoods

Signs of Sex Trafficking Operations in California Neighborhoods Sex trafficking is a disturbing and pervasive crime that can thrive even in our own communities. Being aware of the signs and behaviors might help identify the presence of sex trafficking operations in California neighborhoods.  However, we need to address this topic with sensitivity and respect, focusing

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