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the Blade

Coverage of the Blade in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 8 · 16:57 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 00:14 UTC
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International Boulevardplace2Michael Simonperson1Oaklandplace1U.S. Attorney's Officeorganization1Oakland City Councilorganization1sex worktopic1Human traffickingtopic1
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  • CRIMEJul 17 · 00:14 UTCKRON4 SAN FRANCISCO
    Oakland Blade pimp facing life prison sentence

    A 37-year-old Oakland man faces a potential life prison sentence for trafficking women on 'The Blade,' a section of International Boulevard in Oakland. Michael Simon pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit human trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.

  • CRIMEJul 8 · 16:57 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    Oakland approves barriers and street closures in fight against sex work, trafficking

    The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to install barriers on several streets along International Boulevard to curb sex work and human trafficking in the area known as 'the Blade.' The initiative aims to address illegal activities by implementing street closures and physical barriers in the targeted neighborhood.