Prosecution

Prosecution is the legal process of bringing a criminal or civil case against an individual or organization in a court of law. In criminal cases, the prosecution is usually carried out by a government agency, such as a district attorney’s office, on behalf of the state or federal government. The prosecution’s job is to present evidence and arguments to convince the court that the defendant is guilty of the crime they have been charged with. In civil cases, the prosecution may be carried out by an individual or organization who is seeking damages or some other form of relief from the defendant. The prosecution must prove their case by a preponderance of the evidence, which means that it is more likely than not that the defendant is liable for the damages or other relief sought.

Polish Hill Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
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Polish Hill Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

PITTSBURGH- A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, initially charged in federal court by criminal complaint for possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of sex trafficking by force, threats of force, fraud and coercion, as well as production and possession…

Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
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Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

PITTSBURGH- A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, initially charged in federal court by criminal complaint for possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of sex trafficking by force, threats of force, fraud and coercion, as well as production and possession…

Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers
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Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers

Editor’s note: this is a look into American news as well as culture. PROVO, Utah — On June 1, David Leavitt, the prosecuting attorney for Utah County, stood behind a lectern in his windowless Provo office before a gaggle of reporters. Wearing a gray suit and an exasperated look, he wanted to make something categorically…

The Rights Removal Bill: Latest Update
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The Rights Removal Bill: Latest Update

This article is reprinted from its original location at Hope for Justice‘s website. It was pulled from their RSS feed for your education. Visit Hope for Justice’s news page by clicking here. With the transition to a new prime minister, it was announced on the 7th of September that the drafting of the Bill of…

Six Mexican Nationals Sentenced For International Sex Trafficking Offenses
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Six Mexican Nationals Sentenced For International Sex Trafficking Offenses

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that EFRAIN GRANADOS-CORONA, a/k/a “Chavito,” a/k/a “Cepillo,” was sentenced today to 212 months in prison in connection with trafficking three victims.  Five additional defendants in this case were previously sentenced to terms of imprisonment.  JULIO SAINZ-FLORES, a/k/a “Rogelio,” was sentenced on…

The fight for human labor trafficking (modern day slavery) victims continues
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The fight for human labor trafficking (modern day slavery) victims continues

Q: MY employer brought me to America to work as live-in nanny for their youngest child. I would be paid $1,000 per month with weekends off.  When we arrived in Los Angeles, my employer took my passport. I was then made to work 7 days a week, up to 16 hours per day, taking care…

State Officials To Be Investigated Over Human Trafficking – Chiang Rai Times
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State Officials To Be Investigated Over Human Trafficking – Chiang Rai Times

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin announced that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has opened a center to investigate state officials suspected of being involved in human trafficking. The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Center represents a key effort to achieve the government’s goal of elevating the country from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in five years….

Boosted by QAnon and mainstream conservatives, satanic panic spreads online and through local communities
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Boosted by QAnon and mainstream conservatives, satanic panic spreads online and through local communities

PROVO, Utah — On June 1, David Leavitt, the prosecuting attorney for Utah County, stood behind a lectern in his windowless Provo office before a gaggle of reporters. Wearing a gray suit and an exasperated look, he wanted to make something categorically clear: Neither he nor his wife were guilty of murdering or cannibalizing young…

UAE: Upto Dh 1M fine for operating websites for human trafficking – The Siasat Daily
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UAE: Upto Dh 1M fine for operating websites for human trafficking – The Siasat Daily

The UAE’s public prosecution on Monday said it would impose a penalty of Dh 1 million on those operating websites for human trafficking. The prosecution also made it clear that those who develop such websites will also be penalised. Penalties regarding the offence are stated in Article 32 of the Federal Decree Law No 34…

Recording Artist Robert Kelly Convicted on Federal Child Pornography and Exploitation Charges
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Recording Artist Robert Kelly Convicted on Federal Child Pornography and Exploitation Charges

CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago today convicted recording artist ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY, also known as “R. Kelly,” on child pornography and exploitation charges. Evidence at the four-week trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago revealed that Kelly enticed multiple girls to engage in sexual activity and recorded some of the abuse on videotape. …