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Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock
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Women suing Seattle hip-hop artist in sex trafficking case face ticking clock

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking may only be able to answer these questions years or decades after the abuse occurred, experts say. But the clock is running. In Washington state, trafficking victims have just three years to seek civil compensation for the crimes and damage suffered. And then the door closes. The time…

WATCHDOG | 6 women accused a Seattle hip-hop artist of sex trafficking, allege police 'did …
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WATCHDOG | 6 women accused a Seattle hip-hop artist of sex trafficking, allege police 'did …

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community. Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. The tape recorder clicked on. It was a cold night in…

Homeland Security officials take on labor trafficking at Klamath County Symposium
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Homeland Security officials take on labor trafficking at Klamath County Symposium

ByEyes on Trafficking News

  Since 2015, Klamath County Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) coalition has orchestrated and presented the annual Klamath County Symposium, which tackles tough societal problems, such as child abuse, sexual abuse and, this year, human trafficking. The symposium is intended to inform the community and those working in relative fields on the prevalence of these forms…