Trafficking Case

A trafficking case is a legal proceeding involving allegations of human trafficking. Human trafficking is a crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for labor or sexual purposes, and it is a serious violation of human rights. Trafficking cases can involve a range of different victims and perpetrators, and they may involve complex and difficult legal issues.

Trafficking cases may be prosecuted in state or federal courts, depending on the specific facts and circumstances of the case. The prosecution of trafficking cases often involves the collaboration of multiple agencies and organizations, including law enforcement, victim advocates, and other stakeholders. The successful prosecution of a trafficking case can lead to significant penalties for the perpetrators and can provide justice and support for the victims.

Human trafficking victims speak at Richmond summit: ‘We cannot fight this single-handedly’
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Human trafficking victims speak at Richmond summit: ‘We cannot fight this single-handedly’

RICHMOND, Va. — For Shamere McKenzie, “human trafficking” is more than just a phrase — it is a lived experience. “When I hear human trafficking that phrase, to me, is synonymous to slavery. When we understand the definition of human trafficking, in its entirety, in my opinion, it is slavery,” said McKenzie. “Human trafficking is…

Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit
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Virginia Attorney General Miyares hosts human trafficking ‘Call to Action’ summit

RICHMOND, Va. — Holly Smith was 14 years old, when a man she met at a shopping mall in New Jersey, convinced her to run away from home with promises of fame and fortune. Smith said the man eventually forced her into prostitution. While law enforcement was able to track Smith down in two days,…

TravelCenters of America Hosts Truckers Against Trafficking Mobile Exhibit
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TravelCenters of America Hosts Truckers Against Trafficking Mobile Exhibit

TravelCenters of America hosted the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP), a Truckers Against Trafficking program, at its TA travel center in London, Ohio, this month. The FDP is a first-of-its-kind mobile exhibit that educates visitors about human trafficking, which affects tens of thousands of people in the United States every year. The project focuses on how…

Survivor of human trafficking case shares story in hopes to help others
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Survivor of human trafficking case shares story in hopes to help others

The Denver District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Unit has been around for six years. In that time, they have investigated over 150 cases and filed lawsuits for 91 cases and 28 indictments in the grand jury. Including, Randy Clark’s case, a Colorado man who has been sentenced to 45 years for assault and human trafficking charges….

Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay
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Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay

Human trafficking is a significant concern in the United States, but the situation is worse for some states. According to the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, Florida ranks as the third highest state for human trafficking cases and second for labor trafficking cases. Lurlene Diaz, the Executive Director for Created Women, joined Gayle Guyardo…

City elders host human trafficking education event in Harrisonburg
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City elders host human trafficking education event in Harrisonburg

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – On Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, City Elders of Rockingham and Harrisonburg held an educational event on human trafficking. The event titled Make it Stop aimed to teach people more about human trafficking and how they can help combat it. Tanya Gould was the event’s keynote speaker, she is…

Laundry company owners guilty of trafficking migrants, minors for labor
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Laundry company owners guilty of trafficking migrants, minors for labor

The manager of a laundry business in Virginia was accused of pulling a 13-year-old girl’s hair while ordering her back to work. Other teenagers told investigators they were forced to toil through grueling 11-hour overnight shifts before school. And a new mother was grabbed by the arm and shaken when she asked for help taking…

Child trafficking report paints dismal in state of TS, AP, K’taka
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Child trafficking report paints dismal in state of TS, AP, K’taka

Hyderabad: Close on the heels of the National Tiger Census painting a pale picture in the State, here come another report presenting disturbing trends regarding child trafficking in the post-Covid years. As compared to the pre-Covid years from 2016 to 2020, Telangana registered more than twice the number of child trafficking cases in the post-pandemic…

Tarrant County 5 Stones July 2023 Meeting
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Tarrant County 5 Stones July 2023 Meeting

Here is our recorded meeting link and chat notes for our July 2023 TC 5 Stones meeting! Our 5 Stones meeting this July consisted of some law enforcement updates and a presentation by Landon Dickeson, MS, LPC, Executive Director of Ranch Hands Rescue as he discussed the trafficking of boys and other overlooked populations. Here is the link…