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2 arrested when deputy spots signs of human trafficking
MILTON, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Florida's Panhandle led to the arrest of two men suspected of human trafficking. A Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle on Wednesday and spotted indicators of possible human...
NC police charge man with human trafficking after 16-year-old girl dies of apparent overdose
Anthony Cox, of Greenville, NC, was charged with human trafficking, sexual servitude of a child, promoting prostitution, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and statutory rape of a child. Read More:...
Child sex trafficking: It’s probably not what you think it is
"Hollywood loves a very dramatic abduction and similar stories, but that is not what typically happens in trafficking cases," Read More:...
TRAFFICKING/CHILD MOLESTATION – THE CONNECTION
When we think of the word “trafficking”, for the majority, the main picture that comes to mind is a “pimp like” person manhandling a girl who looks like she has seen better days. However, that is not the reality for many of the survivors. Trafficking can...
Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges: SDNY
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard in connection with an investigation into allegations he trafficked and sexually assaulted dozens of girls and women for years. Read more: Source:...
62-year-old Milton pastor arrested for child pornography
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — A man who worked as a pastor at a church in Milton is arrested after he was found in possession of child pornography and uploaded images, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced Monday. Read...
Megan’s story
I grew up in a safe town where everyone knows everyone, but I grew up far from safe. From the time I was 4, I was forced to watch my biological mother destroy her body with drugs and then lie to my biological father about where she was and where her pills were. She...
Protect children during this holiday season
While fighting this fight year round is imperative, the risk of sexual abuse against children increases during the holidays. Let’s work together to protect these children during this holiday season. Here are some things that you can do:- Try to eliminate situations...
Police searching for missing 12-year-old girl
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl who vanished from Clayton County. Nilah Stallion was reported missing from the 7000 block of Mockingbird Trail in Jonesboro Georgia Friday morning. Relatives said they last saw her lying...