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Boston man indicted for allegedly sex trafficking a young woman and a minor
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Boston man indicted for allegedly sex trafficking a young woman and a minor

A Boston man was indicted Friday for allegedly sex trafficking a young adult and a teenager, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Leon Blount III, 30, allegedly pressured, threatened, and transported the young woman over the course of about a year to take part in pornography and engage in commercial sex for his…

Boston Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Transporting a Minor with Intent to Engage in Commercial Sex
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Boston Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Transporting a Minor with Intent to Engage in Commercial Sex

BOSTON – A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment yesterday charging a Boston man with sex trafficking a young adult victim and transporting a minor to New York and Connecticut to engage in commercial sex. Leon Blount III, 30, of Boston, was charged with sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and three counts…

Ohio Attorney General Yost to Host Anti-Trafficking Summit in January
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Ohio Attorney General Yost to Host Anti-Trafficking Summit in January

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) will host his Fourth Annual Human Trafficking Summit next January 26 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Seventeen workshops will take place at the event, including examination of the trauma inflicted on trafficking survivors, best practices for serving those who have endured such crimes, discussion of why individuals solicit…

TN legislature adopts new laws to go into effect Jan. 1
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TN legislature adopts new laws to go into effect Jan. 1

Published 1:41 pm Monday, December 26, 2022 STAFF REPORT A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on Jan. 1. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. Senate Bill 0905/House Bill 1405 exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used for agriculture production including building materials, repair…

Legislative Update from Senator Joey Hensley, MD
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Legislative Update from Senator Joey Hensley, MD

SenateState of TennesseeLegislative Update fromSenator Joey Hensley, MD  New Year rings in enactment of several important new laws set to go into effect January 1 A collection of bills passed this year will become effective on January 1, 2023. Among them is key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. That law exempts farmers from…

New laws set to go into effect January 1
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New laws set to go into effect January 1

New laws set to go into effect January 1 Published 4:22 pm Wednesday, December 21, 2022 NASHVILLE — A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on January 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used…

New State Laws Take Effect Jan. 1
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New State Laws Take Effect Jan. 1

A collection of bills sponsored by Senate Republicans will become effective on Jan. 1, 2023. This includes key legislation that provides tax relief to farmers. The law exempts farmers from sales tax on items and services used for agriculture production, including building materials, repair services, and labor, among other expenses used in agriculture production. The tax reduction…

Nashville Trio Facing Federal Human Trafficking & Drug Distribution Charges
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Nashville Trio Facing Federal Human Trafficking & Drug Distribution Charges

NASHVILLE – A federal indictment unsealed today charges three Nashville individuals in a sex trafficking and drug distribution conspiracy that operated from a house in Antioch, Tennessee, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. Karen (Kay) Bailey, 42, Charles (Chuck) McGlother, 50, and Charles (Ponytail) Sumner, 61, all of Antioch,…

Kids in DFCS care running away, falling victim to sex trafficking
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Kids in DFCS care running away, falling victim to sex trafficking

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Foster children living in metro Atlanta department of family and children services (DFCS) offices for months at a time were doing drugs, stealing, fighting and running away, according to an Atlanta News First investigation. Back in August, the investigation reported on the practice of office hoteling, in which children…

New Tennessee laws pertaining to child safety, wellbeing and human trafficking – The Rogersville Review
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New Tennessee laws pertaining to child safety, wellbeing and human trafficking – The Rogersville Review

This is part six of a series highlighting all the new laws approved by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2022. These new laws pertain to Child Safety, Wellbeing, and Human Trafficking. Enhancing support for foster youth — Under a new law the state will reimburse eligible relatives of foster youth to support the cost of…