Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city in California, United States. It is the largest city in the state and the second largest city in the country, with a population of over 4 million people. Los Angeles is known for its diverse population, its vibrant culture, and its many attractions, such as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Disneyland. The city is also a major center of industry and commerce, with a thriving entertainment, technology, and international trade sectors. Los Angeles is located on the Pacific coast, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

Marine lieutenant colonel stymies alleged human-trafficking ring in DC suburb
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Marine lieutenant colonel stymies alleged human-trafficking ring in DC suburb

A Marine Reserve officer’s quick thinking is credited with busting a gang’s alleged human-trafficking operation in Alexandria, Va., where the lieutenant colonel was staying during a recent drill weekend in nearby Washington, according to service officials. The Marine Corps dubbed the lieutenant colonel “a hero” in a news release this week announcing he had been…

Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation
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Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation

WEAVERVILLE, Calif.  — Acknowledging growing concern over the mistreatment of cannabis workers, California regulators have quietly assembled a team to pursue labor exploitation in the state’s burgeoning weed industry. The new unit, housed within the Department of Cannabis Control, recently solicited help from law enforcement agencies statewide to investigate cannabis operators who coerce or threaten workers,…

Most Sex Trafficking In Wyoming Is Family, Experts Say
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Most Sex Trafficking In Wyoming Is Family, Experts Say

To his mother, Charlie Falkis was a commodity. His exploitation began when he was 8. His mother and former stepfather were drug addicts who belonged to a motorcycle gang in Connecticut. When they ended up doing the drugs they were supposed to sell and were on the hook to the gang, his mother offered up…

No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea
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No, letting police arrest California victims of human trafficking is not a good idea

At a press conference last month, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit took aim at SB357, the Safer Streets for All Act. The law, which went into effect two months ago, repealed previous California law that criminalized loitering with the intent to engage in sex work. Nisleit claimed SB357 prevented law enforcement from acting to disrupt…

El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests
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El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests

Leaders in East County’s largest city have demanded a local motel make several changes or risk closure, part of a broader crackdown on El Cajon hotels that have rented high numbers of rooms to homeless people. The local Motel 6 must add security 24 hours a day, take down a fence blocking a potential fire…

Justice For Women International and The Hip Hop Alliance Join Forces to Transform Our Society and Put a Stop to Human Trafficking!
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Justice For Women International and The Hip Hop Alliance Join Forces to Transform Our Society and Put a Stop to Human Trafficking!

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — It is with great honor to announce the strategic partnership between Justice For Women International/Children Uniting Nations and The Hip Hop Alliance to eradicate the verbal and physical abuse against women and children. Led by Daphna Edwards Ziman, Co-Founder and President of Cinémoi, and Founder of Justice For Women…

White Dove Uses The Power of Music to Bridge Cultural Differences
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White Dove Uses The Power of Music to Bridge Cultural Differences

Los Angeles, CA – White Dove, the anonymous singer and songwriter, has always known that music is a powerful language we can all learn to speak and bridge cultural differences. White Dove first used her gift of song in 2009, when she was on a medical rescue mission in East Africa. A violent grenade attack…

URI professor discusses worsening child labor in the United States
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URI professor discusses worsening child labor in the United States

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 13, 2023 -In recent weeks, the issue of child labor in the United States – particularly among migrant children – has come under new scrutiny. In mid-February, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a release detailing a $1.5 million penalty paid by Packers Sanitation Services Inc., one of the largest food…

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…