Columbus man sentenced for human trafficking, causing fatal overdose of 21-year-old woman
Franklin County prosecutors say Paul Chiles, 38, of Columbus, forced women into sex work and caused the overdose death of one, Cecilia Riegel.
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AG Yost's Annual Human Trafficking Summit Shines Light on Labor Trafficking in Ohio
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today hosted the 2023 Human Trafficking Summit, emphasizing his strong belief that the best way to curb human trafficking is to deter those who create the demand side of this predatory market. “Ohio is a leader in the country at focusing on demand reduction,” AG Yost said in…
"Tommy Guns" Sentenced to Prison for Human Trafficking and Involuntary Manslaughter
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced that a Franklin County man has been sentenced to prison for providing a lethal dose of narcotics to a human trafficking victim. “Traffickers exploit vulnerabilities, leveraging addiction to control their victims – evil that will now be restrained by prison bars,” Yost said. Paul Chiles,…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: How the crime impacts Ohio – WCPO
CINCINNATI — Human trafficking is the sale or exchange of people for forced labor or commercial sex work and investigators across Ohio have identified over 100 victims of the crime annually. “I mean quite prevalent,” said Jomel Spurlock, director of victim services for the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Initiative. “You have traffickers that are…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Ohio Attorney General’s Office stresses state issue
CINCINNATI — Human trafficking is the sale or exchange of people for forced labor or commercial sex work and investigators across Ohio have identified over 100 victims of the crime annually. “I mean quite prevalent,” said Jomel Spurlock, director of victim services for the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Initiative. “You have traffickers that are…
Walk in downtown Ventura brings awareness of human trafficking
The Soroptimist clubs of Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura joined together in Ventura Saturday for the 16th time to raise awareness of human trafficking. Dozens of club members and supporters walked through downtown Ventura holding signs calling for an end to the practice and later gathered to learn more about the issue during a panel discussion…
Ohio Attorney General Yost to Host Anti-Trafficking Summit in January
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) will host his Fourth Annual Human Trafficking Summit next January 26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Seventeen workshops will take place at the event, including examination of the trauma inflicted on trafficking survivors, best practices for serving those who have endured such crimes, discussion of why individuals solicit…
Human trafficking survivors, volunteers give back to other women through street outreach
A vicious cycle of human trafficking, addiction, and homelessness is plaguing women on Columbus streets. But some people are making it their mission to change that. Since 2014 a non-profit group called Shining Starz has been devoted to providing immediate relief for women and meeting them where they are through street outreach. As a survivor-led…
Birthday celebration for slain girl Kamarie Holland – WTVM
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Corey Holland has been grieving since his daughter went missing last year. As time passes, he says to honor his daughter’s birthday, he wants to celebrate her life. “We supposed to be celebrating right now, watching Kamarie smile and laugh about her birthday,” says Holland, Kamarie’s father. Little Kamarie Holland was…
'Plenty of work that still needs to be done;' Registration for Human Trafficking Summit 2023 opens
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office opened registration for the fourth annual Human Trafficking Summit to be held in 2023. >> RELATED: Sheriff’s office warns of scammers pretending to be drug, human trafficking cartel Attorney General Dave Yost and his office will be hosting the event January 26th at the Greater Columbus Convention Center…