sex trafficking

A man from Spencer was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor across North and South Carolina. The article includes a call to report human trafficking via the FBI, local law enforcement, or the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

More than 1,000 arrests were made during a global human trafficking crackdown. Interpol identified 2,070 victims or potential victims, most of whom were women trafficked for sex.

A child reported missing in Arizona in May was found in a homeless encampment in Olympia, Washington, after being believed to be a victim of sex trafficking. U.S. Marshals and local authorities located her at 'The Jungle,' a 20-acre encampment with high criminal activity, and handed her over to child welfare agencies.

A child reported missing in Arizona in May was found in a homeless encampment in Olympia, Washington, after being identified as a potential sex trafficking victim. U.S. Marshals and local agencies located the child at a high-risk encampment called 'The Jungle' and handed her over to child welfare authorities. The child's identity remains undisclosed.

Ten people were arrested in Los Angeles for facilitating a sex-trafficking operation involving the Hoovers gang, which targeted approximately 51 underage girls and women using false promises or violence. The operation occurred along the Figueroa corridor in south Los Angeles.

Ten people accused of facilitating a sex-trafficking operation that targeted about 51 underage girls and women were arrested in Los Angeles. Prosecutors stated that members of the south Los Angeles-based gang the Hoovers recruited minors and women, some runaways or foster kids, using false promises or violence for sex work between February 2021 and June 2026.

Two Tennessee residents are among 11 Venezuelan and Colombian nationals charged in a federal case involving sex trafficking, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms trafficking.

Federal prosecutors have charged 11 Venezuelan and Colombian nationals in a multi-state case alleging sex trafficking of a minor and an adult woman, drug dealing, and illegal firearm trafficking. Ten defendants were arrested in Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida, while one remains at large. The indictment includes 30 counts and accuses the group of creating online sex advertisements and selling ecstasy.

A Los Angeles County man was convicted of trafficking, exploiting, and physically abusing a woman he was dating. Jalen Amir Yoakum, 25, met the victim through Instagram in July 2024 and was a documented gang member, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

The Seattle City Council passed a bill allowing street closures to address gun violence and sex trafficking. The measure responds to frustration from residents and businesses along Aurora Avenue.

A missing girl from Arizona, believed to be a victim of sex trafficking, was found in a homeless encampment in Washington known as 'The Jungle' by the US Marshals Service.

Elias Abdul Shabazz was found guilty of sex trafficking a female victim and forcing her to engage in commercial sex acts along L.A.’s Figueroa Corridor. He was convicted by a jury after a five-day trial, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Honolulu police conducted search warrants in Aiea and Pearl City related to suspected sex trafficking. No arrests were made during the operations.

The article highlights sex trafficking linked to major sporting events, featuring an interview with a victim conducted by Dan Krauth.

A Milwaukee man was sentenced for sex trafficking and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which caused a death. The case involves charges related to human trafficking and drug distribution with fatal consequences.

The Supreme Court has mandated a victim protection plan covering all stages for sex trafficking survivors, from rescue to reintegration. Activists are urging states to take action to implement the court's new framework.

A Ukrainian woman was allegedly held as a sex slave by a Russian soldier who raped her for over a year before she escaped and identified her captor. The incident is reported to have occurred during the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

An Arkansas woman has sued Delta Airlines for $2.35 million, alleging an employee falsely reported her father for inappropriately touching her and sex-trafficking her on a flight with family members when she was 13.

The owner of a foot fetish company in Albany is facing sex trafficking charges, as prosecutors allege that aspiring models were lured and raped in hotel rooms.

Jason Khan, owner of a foot fetish company, faces sex trafficking charges after prosecutors allege aspiring models were lured and raped in hotel rooms. He operated a website called FootPadNYC.com between 2019 and 2021.

A woman from Albania, who fled sex trafficking gangs in Belgium and Manchester and was granted asylum in the UK, faces an ultimatum from London councils to either live on the streets or move hundreds of miles away with her two children. Homeless people in London are being given 'inhumane' choices by local authorities.

The article discusses the ongoing issue of sex trafficking at certain motels and highlights victims' efforts to hold properties accountable for allegedly ignoring the crimes. It calls on cities and counties to take action against such establishments.

A Boston man was convicted by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for producing and possessing child pornography. The title identifies him as a sex trafficker.

Sex trafficking, particularly involving children, is increasing in parts of Seattle despite existing laws aimed at helping victims. These laws are described as well-intentioned but ineffective in addressing the crisis.

A Miami Beach charter boat owner, Kutay Satiroglu, is accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl on drug-fueled yacht parties. Police responded to his home after the victim's mother reported her daughter being held against her will and physically and sexually abused. Bodycam footage from the arrest shows Satiroglu denying knowledge of the victim and claiming she was intoxicated.

Sharlene Rochard, a Canadian teen model, became a victim of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network while traveling to the U.S. She now advocates publicly, transforming her trauma into activism through interviews like her conversation with CBC's Katie Nicholson.

A judge rejected JPMorgan's banker's request for anonymity during a trial, despite his claims of being an 'alleged sex slave.' The decision emphasized that past actions cannot be undone, signaling a firm stance against obscuring accountability.

A 41-year-old Cuban national was extradited from Panama to Houston to face charges including sex trafficking, extortion, and cyberstalking. He allegedly used threats and violence to coerce four Cuban nationals into commercial sex acts for financial gain. The case was investigated by a Homeland Security Task Force.

Demontrae Fagan, a 36-year-old Tampa resident, has been sentenced to 33 years and 9 months in federal prison for sex trafficking three victims. Fagan pleaded guilty to the charges on February 5, 2026, with the sentence handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber.

A Houston man has been convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy and sex trafficking involving both children and adults. The defendant forced and coerced adults into commercial sex acts while also trafficking children. This conviction represents a significant victory in federal sex trafficking enforcement.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department will not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficking co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein serving a 20-year sentence. However, the final decision rests with President Donald Trump, whose position on her potential clemency remains unclear. Blanche also apologized for the DOJ's failure to properly redact victims' identities in the released Epstein files.

Federal authorities arrested three individuals in Southern California accused of operating a violent sex trafficking ring. Tyson Jamerson, a 43-year-old registered sex offender, and accomplices Jaidyn Nyle Steinberg and Ahliyah Monique are suspected of exploiting a minor through coercion and threats. The arrests followed an investigation that uncovered the alleged brutal trafficking scheme.

Samuel Melvin Cooper, a 21-year-old man from El Cajon, California, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl across California and Arizona. The case involved criminal exploitation of a minor.

Allegations of a 'sex slave' at JPMorgan have surfaced amid a crisis at the bank, raising questions about CEO Jamie Dimon's response. The unmasking of the individual has sparked internal drama at America's largest bank.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a member of the British royal family, is being urged to relinquish his City of London Freedom honour due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking. The request stems from public outrage over Epstein's crimes and his connections to prominent figures.

A father used his yacht to locate his missing 15-year-old daughter, who was sex-trafficked. He alleges she was assaulted in a psychiatric ward intended for her rehabilitation, marking his second major personal tragedy.

Nancy Grace highlights potential legal loopholes that could allow Sean 'Diddy' Combs to avoid prosecution for sex trafficking charges, emphasizing the disturbing ease with which high-profile individuals might evade justice.

Donald Eugene Fields II has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri. The FBI is offering a $250,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.

Michael James Pratt, owner and operator of a pornography production company, has been named to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. He is charged with sex trafficking and production of child pornography. The charges represent serious federal crimes related to exploitation and abuse.