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Innocence Sold: ‘Kidnapping, human trafficking, murder.’ What happened to missing teen Sophie Reeder?
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Innocence Sold: ‘Kidnapping, human trafficking, murder.’ What happened to missing teen Sophie Reeder?

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Third of four parts. It was after midnight, and her father was asleep. Fifteen-year-old Sophie Reeder slipped out of her Fort Lauderdale home wearing a short black skirt, high-top sneakers, a leopard-print coat and headphones. Her hair was neatly twisted into side buns. She took nothing with her. In her bedroom, she left a stack…

Innocence Sold: Despite law, sex trade flourishes at hotels – Sun Sentinel
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Innocence Sold: Despite law, sex trade flourishes at hotels – Sun Sentinel

ByEyes on Trafficking News

First of four parts. The assault spilled into the fifth-floor hallway of the Plaza Hotel on State Road 7 in Fort Lauderdale. Angry that a 17-year-old girl refused to turn over the full $200 take from two sexual encounters with men, Damion Miller allegedly struck her and choked her. She fled the room and ran…

It’s Time To ‘Wake Up’ To Terrifying Reality Of Human Trafficking With Hollywood Spotlight
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It’s Time To ‘Wake Up’ To Terrifying Reality Of Human Trafficking With Hollywood Spotlight

ByEyes on Trafficking News

“Wake Up!” You may hear this phrase first thing in the morning from a parent or loved one to indicate it’s time to start the day. You may hear “Wake Up” after a short (or long) cat nap. But, it’s now time you hear “Wake Up” when it comes to the topic of human trafficking….

What is Labor Trafficking? It is always about people – Lewiston Sun Journal
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What is Labor Trafficking? It is always about people – Lewiston Sun Journal

ByEyes on Trafficking News

As I write this week, I realize we’re approaching Labor Day weekend at warp speed. Most of us wonder about the rate at which summer proceeds, and I have yet to hear a believable explanation. Labor Day reminds me of Caesar Chavez’s quote, “It is never about grapes and lettuce. It is always about people”….