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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Child labor case attracts Homeland's attention for potential human trafficking
When federal Judge John M. Gerrard put his signature on a six-page Consent Order and Judgment on Dec. 6, 2022, it was a win for the U.S. Department of Labor in a child labor case against Packers Sanitation Services. But as it turned out, that child labor case has apparently captured the attention of the…
Drugs, death, prostitution: New details in Treasure Coast human trafficking case
ST. LUCIE COUNTY − Daniel Rhodes got women addicted to drugs and dependent on him for their supply so they’d engage in prostitution as he controlled interactions with “buyers” and kept money for himself. At least one person reported being involved in “sex work” for Rhodes for about 13 months beginning in October 2018, and…
Rachael Rollins on first year, her own investigations and priorities – Boston Herald
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said she wants to keep a focus on beefing up anti-human-trafficking efforts — and hopes the investigations into her political actions don’t slow the office down. Rollins, now approaching a year into her tenure as the top federal prosecutor in the state, brought in the press corps for an hour-long roundtable…
Florida Lt. Governor Discusses Human & Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Highway Patrol recently hosted a roundtable discussion with law enforcement leaders about efforts to combat human trafficking. At the roundtable, law enforcement officers and sheriffs from Citrus, Pasco, Sumter, and Hernando counties joined together to discuss the importance of tracking down human traffickers and holding them accountable for…
Man sentenced to 30 years for human trafficking in Hillsborough County – ABC Action News
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said a 36-year-old man will spend the next 30 years in prison after his conviction on multiple human trafficking charges. Between Jan. and Feb. 2021, investigators said 36-year-old Alvin Clinton Lynch, Jr. advertised three victims for commercial sexual activity. HCSO undercover detectives arranged to meet Lynch and…
World Olivet Assembly Addresses Newsweek’s “Harassment Campaign”
World Olivet Assembly (WOA) responded to Newsweek Tuesday in the latest chapter of what the evangelical Christian denomination calls “an ongoing harassment campaign” against “people and partners in WOA’s network.” WOA’s response comes after Newsweek earlier in the day published the latest of its series of ethics-breaching and vicious hit pieces on Olivet church and Olivet University. In the recent article, Newsweek writes…
Mark deClouet, Lafayette nurse practitioner accused of human trafficking, pleads not guilty
A Lafayette psychiatric nurse practitioner who was arrested in Alexandria earlier this year for allegedly providing narcotics in exchange for sexual favors has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mark deClouet, 41, who worked closely with those seeking addiction treatment at facilities in Alexandria and Lafayette, was scheduled Friday morning for his first court appearance before…
Suspect facing multiple felony charges in connection with human trafficking ring along Treasure Coast
Daniel Rhodes, 42, is facing multiple felony charges, including manslaughter, in connection with a multi-year human trafficking ring across hotels and motels on the Treasure Coast. Rhodes is currently serving a prison sentence in Trenton for selling methamphetamine and soliciting prostitution. He was scheduled to be released before Christmas, but now he is facing new…
Teens seeking seasonal employment, beware human trafficking scams
RALEIGH, N.C. — Teens and college students seeking employment during the holiday season may be ensnared by criminals offering fake employment, potential education opportunities, and other scams through social media. Criminals are using fake websites or post advertisements on legitimate employment portals and social networking websites to lure young people into illegal activities. Parents must…