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Former Abercrombie CEO Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking

Former Abercrombie CEO Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Trafficking

New York, NY — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries pleaded not guilty in a New York federal court Friday to a 16-count indictment involving allegations of sex trafficking and international prostitution. Jeffries, who led the prominent retailer for over two decades, faces serious accusations of exploiting a network of employees and security contractors […]

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Los Angeles Sues Sun Motel for Alleged Sex Trafficking

Los Angeles Sues Sun Motel for Alleged Sex Trafficking

Los Angeles, California — The City of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against the Sun Motel, accusing the establishment of enabling widespread prostitution and violent gang activity along the notorious Figueroa corridor. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced the legal action on Wednesday, stating that the motel’s management has allowed escalating criminal behavior, including

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Smuggling Leader Trafficked Migrants Gets 10 Years in Prison

San Diego, California — Felipe de Jesus Rosales-Herrera, a resident of Riverside, was sentenced today in federal court to 10 years in prison for leading a large-scale migrant smuggling operation. The scheme, which resulted in over 100 migrants being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border, caused one fatality and put many lives at risk. According to

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2 Men Indicted for Child Trafficking in Yuba County Operation

Sacramento, California — A federal grand jury indicted two men on Thursday for child sex crimes following an undercover operation in Sacramento County.  The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit, conducted the operation, which led to the arrests of Kevin Gipson, 58, and Kenneth Lorenz, 81, in

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Over 100 Arrested, 2 Minors Rescued in Sex Trafficking Sting

Sacramento County, California — A recent sex trafficking and prostitution sting led by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of over 100 individuals and the rescue of two minors. The two-day operation aimed to tackle human trafficking and prostitution in the county, with deputies posing as buyers and sellers to identify both

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Tulare County Arrests Tied to Prostitution Operation

Tulare County, California — The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrests of two individuals involved in an alleged prostitution operation on September 19, 2024. The investigation began in May 2024 when a caller to the National Human Trafficking Hotline reported encountering a suspicious advertisement for a massage business on Facebook Marketplace while seeking

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California Bill Enhances Penalties for Human Trafficking

Sacramento, California — A new legislative proposal aims to strengthen California’s fight against human trafficking by increasing penalties for those convicted of soliciting minors for sex. Authored by State Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, Senate Bill 1414 targets individuals who exploit young people. This bill builds on Grove’s previous legislation, which heightened penalties for selling

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South SF Brothel Raid Rescues Human Trafficking Survivors

San Francisco, California — A 65-year-old woman from Southern California was arrested for allegedly operating a brothel in an apartment in downtown South San Francisco. The arrest resulted from a detailed investigation by the Criminal Interdiction Unit of the South San Francisco Police Department. Authorities conducted weeks of surveillance before confirming reports of illegal activity

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Oakland Police to Intensify Crackdown on Sex Trafficking

Oakland, California — Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has announced a significant escalation in efforts to combat sex trafficking along International Boulevard, a notorious area known as “The Blade” for its prevalence of prostitution.  The move comes in response to growing concerns from residents who have voiced frustration over the persistent presence of sex workers

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