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Scientology Leader David Miscavige Objects To Being Served In Trafficking Lawsuit
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Scientology Leader David Miscavige Objects To Being Served In Trafficking Lawsuit

William Schifino, the attorney representing the Church of Scientology’s leader, filed the objection on Tuesday, claiming his client does not do business in Florida, despite the religious group’s Flag Service Organization and Flag Ship Service Organization being located in Clearwater. As RadarOnline.com reported, Judge Sneed ruled that the three alleged victims had proved they tried…

Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune
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Jackson County Invites Community To Human Trafficking training Workshop – Lee's Summit Tribune

In an effort to combat human trafficking in our community and beyond, the Jackson County Administration and Jackson County Legislator Jeanie Lauer are hosting a Human Trafficking Community Academy. The event on Saturday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided…

Despite high hopes, success of Kansas marijuana legislation remains unclear
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Despite high hopes, success of Kansas marijuana legislation remains unclear

TOPEKA — The future of marijuana in Kansas is still dubious. Sen. Mike Thompson, a Shawnee Republican and chair of the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee, said he wasn’t willing to rush forward with any form of marijuana legislation, such as Senate Bill 171. The bill, which has been placed in his committee, would…

CityServe announces annual anti-human trafficking campaign
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CityServe announces annual anti-human trafficking campaign

Mar. 1—Inside their 3201 F St. headquarters, CityServe officials announced on Wednesday the start of its annual Project Rescue Awareness Campaign, a month-long offensive poised at combating human trafficking in Bakersfield. Outside CityServe’s office, a single public Golden Empire Transit bus was adorned with a campaign banner, which includes in bold a number to the…

Ontario seeing more Newfoundlanders being trafficked, says Durham victim services – CBC
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Ontario seeing more Newfoundlanders being trafficked, says Durham victim services – CBC

The executive director of victim services in one of Canada’s human trafficking hotspots says she’s seeing an increase in people from Newfoundland and Labrador in her caseload. Krista MacNeil is the executive director of Victim Services of Durham Region, encompassing the Greater Toronto Area towns of Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby and several smaller communities. As a Mi’kmaw woman born and raised in Stephenville, N.L., MacNeil said…

February 28, 2023 – Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State …
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February 28, 2023 – Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State …

Commonwealth of VirginiaOffice of the Attorney General Jason S. MiyaresAttorney General 202 North 9th StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219804-786-2071FAX 804-786-1991Virginia Relay Service800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact:  Victoria LaCivita(804) 588-2021 Attorney General Miyares Calls on Congress to Improve Federal-State Cooperation to End Human Trafficking RICHMOND, VA — Attorney General Jason Miyares and 35 other attorneys general sent…

Catholic women's group calls for action on human trafficking – SaskToday.ca
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Catholic women's group calls for action on human trafficking – SaskToday.ca

SASKATOON — The St. Anne Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada held a flag-raising ceremony last week to increase awareness about the issue of human trafficking. The city council declared Feb. 22 Human Trafficking Awareness Day.  More than 50 people, led by St. Anne CWL’s Human Trafficking Awareness Project co-chairs Anne Ashcroft and Donna Aldous, braved…

TN AG Skrmetti Joins Bipartisan Effort Calling on Congress to Improve Federal-State Coordination
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TN AG Skrmetti Joins Bipartisan Effort Calling on Congress to Improve Federal-State Coordination

Nashville – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, in partnership with 35 other state attorneys general, sent a letter to Congressional leaders informing them of an issue of grave concern with the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The letter requests assistance from Congress to preserve the critical joint federal-state effort to end trafficking. Since 2007, Polaris has…

Texas man convicted of sex trafficking, possessing child pornography – ICE
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Texas man convicted of sex trafficking, possessing child pornography – ICE

HOUSTON — A Houston man pleaded guilty to several sex trafficking crimes and possession of child pornography Feb. 27 following a Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Houston Police Department. A judge in the Southern District of Texas convicted Edgar Botello, 30,…