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U.S. Pedophiles Nabbed in Cambodia Sex-Tourist Sting |
| LOS ANGELES — Three Americans "tourists" are on their way home from Cambodia Monday after being arrested in an ongoing federal sex tourism investigation. |
| Source: Fox News - 31 Aug 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE |
Child sex trafficking crackdown in Canada via Craigslist and law enforcement |
| Craigslist is teaming up with Canadian law enforcement to try to stop the sale of sex with children that one expert says has turned the popular online classified service into a modern-day "kiddie-stroll." |
| Source: Calgary Herald - 13 Jul 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE link to news article |
Carroll woman gets 10 years for sex trafficking |
| A federal judge denied a Westminster woman's request to withdraw her guilty plea Tuesday and sentenced her to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor, a 17-year-old cousin whose sexual services she sold under the Internet heading "Available now." |
| Source: The Baltimore Sun - 25 Jun 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE |
US Craigslist flap makes waves in Canada |
| SEX WORK / Activist calls for restrictions on sex ads |
| Source: http://www.xtra.ca - 27 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.xtra.ca |
O'Brien: Craigslist controversy reflects broader societal dilemma |
| The controversy over the "Craigslist killer" and the classified site's "erotic services" ads has lasted longer and gotten more heated than I expected, but I think the furor provides the right moment to have an honest conversation about our feelings on prostitution. |
| Source: http://www.mercurynews.com - 26 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.mercurynews.com |
Seven AGs call on Craigslist to show plan to prevent racy ads |
| South Carolina judge issues consent order in site's suit against S.C. attorney general |
| Source: http://www.computerworld.com - 26 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.computerworld.com |
Judge shields Craigslist from prosecution |
| A South Carolina judge has ordered the state attorney general’s office to stop pursuing criminal charges against Craigslist.com while a lawsuit related to prostitution ads on the popular classifieds site makes its way through the courts. |
| Source: http://www.waltercassano.com - 24 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.waltercassano.com |
Child prostitution sentencing: Milwaukee man gets 5 years for running child prostitution service in Elmhurst |
| A 22-year-old Milwaukee man was sentenced Friday to 5 years in prison for operating a juvenile prostitution business out of an Elmhurst motel. |
| Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com - 23 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.chicagotribune.com |
Local Prostitute Talks About Craigslist Woes |
| Last week, Craigslist announced the site would eliminate its "Erotic Services" section and replace it with an "Adult Services" category, which employees are said to monitor for illegal activity. The change comes after national media attention on Philip Markoff, the accused "Craigslist Killer," who allegedly murdered prostitutes he met through the classified ad website. |
| Source: http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com - 22 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com |
Craigslist-related bust nets New Yorkers |
| Forty attorneys general have been pressuring the website Craigslist to make changes in its policies because many adult-oriented ads on the site promote prostitution and show very graphic photos. Pat Trueman is special counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund. |
| Source: http://www.onenewsnow.com - 21 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.onenewsnow.com |
For Craigslist, new section, old problem |
| A suburban Bethesda, Md., resident who calls herself Amy says she would never consider walking the street as a prostitute. But to her, performing erotic acts for men she meets on Craigslist — online classified service — seems relatively safe, anonymous and lucrative. |
| Source: http://www.kansascity.com - 21 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.kansascity.com |
16 Year Old Forced Into Sex Trade |
| Honolulu police arrested three men Wednesday night accused of forcing a 16 year old runaway into the sex trade. |
| Source: http://www.khon2.com - 21 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.khon2.com |
Craigslist goes from 'erotic' to 'adult' |
| Following national concerns over safety from state attorneys general and others, the Web site Craigslist has changed its "erotic services" section to "adult services." |
| Source: http://www.ebar.com - 21 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.ebar.com |
Craigslist sues South Carolina attorney general |
| Classified advertising site's move comes after chief executive threatened with criminal investigation |
| Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk - 20 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.guardian.co.uk |
Craigslist sues South Carolina attorney general |
| Online ads service Craigslist is taking the fight to its legislative tormentor, South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster. |
| Source: http://blogs.usatoday.com - 20 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://blogs.usatoday.com |
Crime and Punishment |
| According to East Hartford police reports, Pacheco was arrested after knocking repeatedly on his ex-girlfriend's door. Reports say the ex-flame and her children were alarmed by Pacheco's door-pounding and refusal to leave; reports also allege Pacheco was drunk at the time. He was arrested for trespassing. |
| Source: http://www.hartfordadvocate.com - 19 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.hartfordadvocate.com |
For Craigslist, time to act like an adult |
| No, prostitution will not disappear in Boston (or anywhere else) now that Craigslist has agreed to remove "exotic services" listings from its Web site. |
| Source: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com - 17 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nashuatelegraph.com |
Business ethics and online sex |
| I don't think Craigslist should be held liable for crimes committed by people who use the site, any more than Qwest should be held responsible for drug deals arranged over the telephone. I also think Craigslist deserves credit for working more closely in recent years with law enforcement to fight many crimes, from the sexual trafficking of children to the fencing of stolen goods. |
| Source: http://www.oregonlive.com - 16 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.oregonlive.com |
Craigslist to Dump "Erotic Services" Ads |
| Online classified ads service Craigslist says it will dump the "erotic services" category that law enforcement officials have called a front for prostitution and replace it with a fee-based adult category that will be reviewed by site employees. As of Wednesday, postings to the erotic category were no longer being accepted. In seven days, the category will be removed, Craigslist said. Postings on the adult category — which would seek to bar blatant ads for prostitution and pornography — will cost $10; once approved, they can be reposted for $5. |
| Source: ABC News - 14 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE ABC News |
Craigslist's decision to curb sex ads welcome, but authorities skeptical |
| Craigslist's decision to ax its free "erotic services" category – long blasted by police as a front for illicit sexual offerings – is being hailed as a positive step toward deterring such activity. But law enforcement agents locally and nationally remain skeptical that the category's elimination will do much to actually limit access to such listings on the Web. |
| Source: Sacramento Bee - 14 May 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE Sacramento Bee |
Cop's Gutsy Gambit Nails Alleged Craigslist Child-Sex Predator |
| A Missouri cop working an online sex-trafficking sting over Craigslist used a gutsy bluff to collar an alleged pedophile last week. |
| Source: http://blog.wired.com - 11 Mar 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://blog.wired.com |
Craigslist Slams Sheriff's 'Erotic Services' Lawsuit |
| Craigslist is stunned by a civil lawsuit filed against the site's "erotics services" section, according to CEO Jim Buckmaster. |
| Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342685,00.asp - 9 Mar 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2342685,00.asp |
Sheriff: Craigslist 'largest source of prostitution' in US |
| An Illinois sheriff filed a lawsuit against Craigslist on Thursday calling the popular website the largest clearing house for prostitution in the United States. |
| Source: http://news.theage.com.au - 6 Mar 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://news.theage.com.au |
North Jersey artist works to end human slavery |
| Carol Joy Verite, a member of the North Jersey Vineyard Love146 Taskforce, shares her story on how she got involved and what her taskforce did to fight slavery. |
| Source: The Leader Newspaper - 5 Mar 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE link to full article on The Leader |
Lawsuit accuses craigslist of promoting prostitution |
| The FBI found more than 2,800 child prostitution ads posted on craigslist, with Chicago, Illinois, in the top 10 cities for juvenile prostitution, Dart said. |
| Source: http://edition.cnn.com - 5 Mar 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://edition.cnn.com |
Cops using Internet to bust prostitutes |
| For those looking to sell their bodies, strolling up and down Lincoln Boulevard looking to turn tricks just isn't cutting it anymore |
| Source: http://www.smdp.com - 28 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.smdp.com |
Bolingbrook woman nabbed in FBI-led prostitution raid |
| A woman from Bolingbrook was among more than 40 people were arrested over the weekend as the FBI and local law enforcement conducted a series of raids to crack down on child prostitution. |
| Source: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com - 27 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com |
Four arrested in prostitution sting |
| Police arrested four women in connection with a prostitution sting at two Route 1 motels this past weekend as part of a national effort to combat child prostitution. No minors were recovered in Saugus. |
| Source: http://www.wickedlocal.com - 25 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wickedlocal.com |
Child prostitution sweeps net 500 suspects |
| The FBI said they took nearly 50 children, some as young as 13 year olds.. |
| Source: http://www.news14.com - 23 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.news14.com |
5 Arrested In Hotel Prostitution Sting |
| Team Of Agents Descend On Boston Marriott |
| Source: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/18766694/detail.html - 21 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/18766694/detail.html |
Local church takes on an international cause |
| A Teterboro church has added an unusual new mission to its social justice ministry. AMY NEWMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Buy this photo Jenni Weese and her church, North Jersey Vineyard Church in Teterboro, are supporting Love146. In addition to standard projects like tutoring needy kids and volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, the North Jersey Vineyard Church is joining the international effort to stop child sex trafficking. |
| Source: www.NorthJersey.com - 19 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE full article on NorthJersey.com |
Chillicothe man faces prostitution charge |
| A Kansas City Police Department affidavit said Detective Brad Campbell of the Overland Park Police Department was working undercover when he called an ad from craigslist.org. |
| Source: http://www.stjoenews.net - 3 Feb 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.stjoenews.net |
Mom, son sentenced for pimping |
| An Oakland mother and son both convicted of charges connected to running an Asian prostitution ring out of a Broadmoor-district apartment were sentenced Friday to prison and jail, respectively. |
| Source: http://www.smdailyjournal.com - 24 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.smdailyjournal.com |
Man Accused Of Promoting Sex Tours On Craigslist |
| Jonathan Scharf, 49, of 23 Soluri Lane, Tomkins Cove, has been charged with two counts of third degree promoting prostitution. |
| Source: http://www.northcountrygazette.org - 20 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.northcountrygazette.org |
3 Adults charged in child prostitution ring |
| In what seems to hit the media more and more these days, three people have been charged for their involvement in a child prostitution ring. |
| Source: http://www.examiner.com - 20 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.examiner.com |
Teen Prostitution Rampant in San Bernardino County |
| Child prostitution is thriving in San Bernardino County |
| Source: http://www.knx1070.com - 14 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.knx1070.com |
Authorities: Child Prostitution Rampant in California County |
| Child prostitution is thriving in San Bernardino County |
| Source: http://www.foxnews.com - 12 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.foxnews.com |
Bust Leaves Five Behind Bars |
| Police conducted an undercover prostitution investigation at a local hotel late Thursday night leaving five women behind bars. |
| Source: http://www.komu.com - 9 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.komu.com |
Sex slave survivors tell stories through art at FGCU |
| The unthinkable happens right here in Southwest Florida -- human trafficking. Victims are lured away from their homes or snatched from the U.S. and taken to other countries for sex slavery. Now the victims tell their emotional stories through art. |
| Source: http://www.winknews.com - 9 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.winknews.com |
El Dorado Hills Man Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges |
| An El Dorado Hills man was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly prostituting a teenage girl on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.nowpublic.com - 5 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nowpublic.com |
Op-Ed by Kristof: If This Isn't Slavery, What Is? |
| Op-Ed Columnist: If This Isn't Slavery, What Is? By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF Anyone who thinks it is hyperbole to describe sex trafficking as slavery should look at the maimed face of a teenage girl, Long Pross. |
| Source: New York Times - 4 Jan 2009 READ FULL ARTICLE link to article |
Winnabow man charged with soliciting sex on Craigslist |
| Using the popular classifieds Web site Craigslist.org, police in Kingsport, Tenn., recently snagged a Brunswick County visitor and eight other men and charged them with soliciting prostitution. |
| Source: http://www.starnewsonline.com - 10 Dec 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.starnewsonline.com |
Life After Craigslist for Online Sex Trade |
| Sex workers undeterred after crackdown on mega-classified site; law enforcement officials looking to expand online dragnet. |
| Source: http://www.internetnews.com - 5 Dec 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.internetnews.com |
Craigslist baby sitter pleads guilty to child pornography |
| The 23-year-old Little Canada man was hired through an Internet classified ad, then used the child in his care to make a pornographic video. |
| Source: http://www.startribune.com - 4 Dec 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.startribune.com |
Police: Ohio State adviser ran prostitute raffle |
| A college adviser and a real estate agent joined together to hold a raffle that offered an evening with a prostitute who is also a child sex-abuse caseworker, police said. |
| Source: http://www.chillicothegazette.com - 1 Dec 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.chillicothegazette.com |
Hawking erotic services? Craigslist now has your number |
| ...Craigslist will supply this credit card information to law enforcement officials, should they subpoena it. Erotic services advertisers must also provide a phone number, which an automated system will call before any posting is published online. |
| Source: http://www.lasvegassun.com - 29 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.lasvegassun.com |
Cleaning up Craigslist |
| Three weeks after pledging to work with Connecticut and other states to clean up Craigslist.com, News Channel 8 logged on to see if any progress has been made. |
| Source: http://www.wtnh.com - 26 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wtnh.com |
Chris Powell: Real crimes ignored as state focuses on Craigslist |
| Police departments across the state and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal have been waging a crusade against the Craigslist Internet classified advertising site for its “erotic services” ads and against the people who use the ads to sell sex. |
| Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com - 25 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.norwichbulletin.com |
Prostitution sweep nets 4 arrests |
| Police arrested four people - including a 13-year-old - on prostitution-related charges last week by responding to Craigslist advertisements, officials said. |
| Source: http://www.pasadenastarnews.com - 25 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.pasadenastarnews.com |
Sex Trafficking Hits Home |
| A dramatic reading of a play featuring the true stories of nine young Americans — and news that a safe house has opened in Connecticut — |
| Source: http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/11/sex_trafficking.php - 24 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2008/11/sex_trafficking.php |
Sex Slaves Being Bought, Sold In South Fla. |
| WPBF News 25 Investigation Uncovers Human Trafficking On Streets, Online |
| Source: http://www.wpbf.com - 19 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wpbf.com |
Bail hearing today for alleged pimp |
| Man arrested after women tells police sordid tale of sex slavery |
| Source: http://www.torontosun.com - 17 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.torontosun.com |
Manchester Police Arrest 2 On Prostitution Charges |
| Police have charged two people with prostitution after responding to advertisements offering "erotic services" placed on the Internet site Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.courant.com - 13 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.courant.com |
Craigslist pledges prostitution crackdown |
| HARTFORD — Online classified giant Craigslist — responding to pressure from law enforcement nationwide — agreed Thursday to crack down on prostitution ads. |
| Source: New Haven Register - 11 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE www.nhregister.com |
Prostitution loses its sanctuary on Craigslist |
| At Craigslist, the Wild West days of anonymous sex trafficking are coming to an end |
| Source: http://www.thenewstribune.com - 10 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.thenewstribune.com |
2 men prostituted teen, police say |
| Two men accused of forcing a teenage runaway into prostitution and advertising her on craigslist.com remained jailed Saturday. |
| Source: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com - 8 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com |
Crackdown urged on Web pimps |
| Craigslist agrees to work with authorities on 'erotic services' ads |
| Source: http://www.detnews.com - 7 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.detnews.com |
N.J., Pa. sign deal limiting ads on Craigslist |
| Forty states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, have reached an agreement with the Web site Craigslist to crack down on ads for prostitution, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said yesterday. |
| Source: http://www.philly.com - 7 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.philly.com |
Attorney General announces agreement to improve public safety on Craigslist |
| Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that he and 42 other state attorneys general have reached agreement with Craigslist to crack down on inappropriate adult content that could be accessed by children using the online classified ad website. |
| Source: http://www.whas11.com - 6 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.whas11.com |
Craigslist to crack down on prostitution ads |
| Under the watchful eye of law enforcement in 40 states, Craigslist pledged Thursday to crack down on ads for prostitution on its Web sites. |
| Source: Associated Press - 6 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Associated Press |
Craigslist Agrees to Curb Sex Ads |
| The online classifieds company Craigslist said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with 40 state attorneys general and agreed to tame its notoriously unruly “erotic services” listings. |
| Source: http://www.nytimes.com - 6 Nov 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nytimes.com |
Detroit Man Convicted of Internet Child Prostitution |
| AKA Chocolate, took sexually explicit photos of minors and uploaded them to several Internet sites, including Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.wwj.com - 28 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wwj.com |
Human trafficking a growing problem in Canada, B.C. expert says |
| Perrin said Canada's first human trafficking conviction this summer did not involve a foreigner, but rather a 13-year-old in the Greater Toronto Area who was bought and sold by Canadian men on the popular online classified advertisement website Craigslist. |
| Source: http://news.aol.ca - 28 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://news.aol.ca |
FBI releases sex trafficking sting results |
| There were more than 100 arrests in the Bay Area and a dozen children who had been forced to work as prostitutes were rescued. |
| Source: http://abclocal.go.com - 28 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://abclocal.go.com |
Craigslist prostitution suspect pleads guilty |
| One of the three suspects in a suspected Craigslist prostitution investigation has changed her plea. |
| Source: http://www.2news.tv - 18 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.2news.tv |
Prostitution charges filed |
| According to court documents, the detective's interest was sparked by an ad on Craigslist and reviews at an online forum where "johns" critique prostitutes. |
| Source: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com - 15 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://seattlepi.nwsource.com |
Woman who helped bust Everett cyberpimp will serve a week in jail |
| Todd posted advertisements on Craigslist.org for the prostitutes working for him. The case was investigated by police in Everett and Seattle, the FBI, and the Internal Revenue Service. |
| Source: http://www.heraldnet.com - 10 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.heraldnet.com |
Mother Daughter Hookers Arrested |
| The two worked together as strippers at a club called ‘Dangerous Curves’. When the club shut down, they advertised in Craigslist for sexual adventures with the mother and daughter team. |
| Source: http://www.rightpundits.com - 4 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.rightpundits.com |
Two men, woman plead not guilty |
| NORTH COUNTY COURTS – Bail has been set at $500,000 each for three of four people accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl Monday and taking her to a motel in Oceanside where they photographed her naked with the intent of posting pictures on the Internet and selling her into prostitution |
| Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com - 3 Oct 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.signonsandiego.com |
Calif. man sentenced in teen prostitution case |
| The two defendants met the girls in California, where the girls were taught how to use the Web site Craigslist to arrange their jobs. |
| Source: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com - 30 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.eastvalleytribune.com |
Atlantic's juvenile sex trade tops New Jersey |
| The CraigsList ad for the 14-year-old girl identified her as "Lushes," and claimed she was 18. |
| Source: http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com - 28 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com |
Man faces prostitution counts in craigslist bust |
| Undercover officer answered web post |
| Source: http://www.concordmonitor.com - 27 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.concordmonitor.com |
Connecticut Man Charged With Prostitution |
| Police Say Man Met With Undercover Officer |
| Source: http://www.wmur.com - 26 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wmur.com |
Man arrested for pimping girl |
| A 22-year-old Marin man who is suspected of offering on Craigslist the prostitution services of a 17-year-old girl was arrested Thursday by Stockton police. |
| Source: http://www.recordnet.com - 20 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.recordnet.com |
Women charged with prostitution |
| Undercover vice squad cops charged two women as prostitutes in separate rendezvous at Westbury and Baldwin motels arranged via the Web site Craigslist, Nassau police said Saturday. |
| Source: http://www.newsday.com - 20 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.newsday.com |
SLAYING INVESTIGATION: No chance at life |
| After living through tumult, teen dreamed of stability in adulthood |
| Source: http://www.lvrj.com - 7 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.lvrj.com |
Police say 14-year-old arrested for prostitution deal at Desert Hot Springs motel |
| A 14-year-old "call girl" was arrested Thursday after an undercover police officer met her for a prostitution arrangement in a Desert Hot Springs motel room, police said. |
| Source: http://www.pe.com - 5 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.pe.com |
Police, advocates monitor Web sex ads during political conventions |
| Denver and St. Paul police, as well as nonprofits the Klaas Foundation and the Polaris Project, have turned to classified advertising Web sites like Craigslist to monitor such illegal activities during the Democratic and Republican conventions. |
| Source: http://news.cnet.com - 4 Sep 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://news.cnet.com |
Norwich: 7 busted in Craigslist sex sting |
| 4 men charged with patronizing a prostitute |
| Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com - 22 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.norwichbulletin.com |
Sex, crimes and Craigslist |
| If you've had a hard time following the local Craigslist crime stories, you're not alone. Some readers have confused details in local sex cases involving the popular classified ad site. |
| Source: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com - 13 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com |
Craigslist sex ads lead to 15 arrests |
| Lynnwood police set up a sting in response to prostitution ads on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.heraldnet.com - 13 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.heraldnet.com |
'Body rubs' lead to arrest |
| Spurred by numerous complaints from hotels in the city, Sharonville police were shocked by what they found when they began a prostitution investigation. |
| Source: http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - 9 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com |
Tigard police crack down on online prostitution |
| Today, solicitations are done on the Internet. Deals are broached on sites like Craigslist, Facebook or MySpace and finalized in text messages or cell phones. |
| Source: The Oregonian - 7 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.oregonlive.com |
Teen slain to hide identity, LV police say |
| Body of runaway girl maimed |
| Source: http://www.lvrj.com - 5 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.lvrj.com |
Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty to human trafficking, pimping |
| Lovell made thousands of dollars a month selling them to clients that were partly established through Craigslist. org. |
| Source: http://www.thecoastnews.com - 1 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.thecoastnews.com |
Craigslist prostitution sting nabs three children |
| Internet prostitution sting using the popular site Craigslist landed eight hookers behind bars, including one who is listed as a missing sexually exploited child. |
| Source: http://www.king5.com - 1 Aug 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.king5.com |
Children of the Night: Child Prostitution Is America’s Dirty Little Secret |
| The internet, especially websites such as Craigslist, Facebook and MySpace, has made it even easier to prey on children without being easily detected by law enforcement. |
| Source: http://www.rutherford.org - 28 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.rutherford.org |
A Case of "Meth for Sex" in Boise |
| Prosecutors say a 50-year-old Meridian man and a Boise couple gave methamphetamine to two 15-year-old girls in exchange for sexual acts, then made videos and took pictures of them before advertising the girls for sex on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.670kboi.com - 23 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.670kboi.com |
Orlando-area cybercops troll Web for clues, criminals |
| Prostitutes in Orlando solicit sex on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com - 21 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.orlandosentinel.com |
Pimp forced girl, 15, to make $1,000 a day as a prostitute |
| The prostitution activities were set up either by working on “the street” or through advertisements on the Web site Craigslist.com. |
| Source: http://www.komonews.com - 11 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.komonews.com |
North Haven nabs alleged prostituion ring |
| The investigation began after police received an anonymous tip about a teenaged female posting and “erotic services” offer on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.nhregister.com - 8 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nhregister.com |
Internet impeding crackdown on child prostitution |
| Internet classified sites, such as Craigslist, have made it easier for prostitutes to connect with potential clients and harder for police to do their job. |
| Source: OneNewsNow - 7 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE OneNewsNow |
Prostitution sting charges 7 as FBI puts focus on youth |
| Authorities say they called numbers listed in the erotic services section of Craigslist.com and arranged for visits at a local hotel, which was cooperating with police |
| Source: http://www.boston.com - 6 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.boston.com |
Task force forms to fight human trafficking |
| The Internet is crawling with solicitations on virtual bulletin boards like Craigslist and MySpace, if you know what to look for... |
| Source: http://www.thecoastnews.com - 4 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.thecoastnews.com/articles/4307/ |
Wellesley police shut down second ‘massage’ business in town |
| During the month of October, a confidential informant told Wellesley Detective Robert J. Gallagher he had used the 4 Cedar St. massage parlor after seeing an advertisement for it in the Boston Phoenix. Gallagher later found the ads in the adult section classifieds of the weekly paper and on craigslist, an online classified service. |
| Source: http://www.wickedlocal.com - 1 Jul 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wickedlocal.com |
Child prostitutes sell themselves on Craigslist |
| For more than two years, undercover cops on the Sacramento Police Department's vice squad have been working one of the most draining beats: trying to crack down on online child prostitution. |
| Source: http://www.cnn.com - 28 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.cnn.com |
4 capital kids recovered in child prostitution ring |
| The Sacramento task force employs various techniques to locate child prostitutes - including perusing Craigslist, which child prostitutes in Sacramento have been known to use |
| Source: http://www.sacbee.com - 27 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.sacbee.com |
Police accuse man of illegal massage |
| Cohoes resident already has child porn case pending from last year |
| Source: http://www.timesunion.com - 27 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.timesunion.com |
Queens Man First Indicted Under Sex Trafficking Law |
| A South Ozone Park man was the first person in New York State indicted under the state’s new sex trafficking law. |
| Source: Queens Chronicle - 26 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.zwire.com |
Three ID residents charged in underage sex case |
| Two men and a woman accused of having sex with a girl under 16 and then advertising the girl for prostitution on the online network Craigslist have been arrested and charged in the case. |
| Source: http://www.fortmilltimes.com - 26 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.fortmilltimes.com |
3 Ada County residents charged with sexually exploiting teen girl, advertising her on Craigslist |
| Three Treasure Valley residents accused of taking sexually exploitative pictures of a 15-year-old girl and then using popular Web site Craigslist to advertise her for prostitution are all being held in jail Thursday morning. |
| Source: http://www.idahostatesman.com - 26 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.idahostatesman.com |
Walk the Lie |
| "I did everything for the least bit of nothin...I handled everything wrong." |
| Source: http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com - 25 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com |
Online sex ads: Women or girls? |
| Investigators’ leads often are found through local advertisements and popular online Web sites, such as craigslist.com. |
| Source: http://www.gjsentinel.com - 24 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.gjsentinel.com |
Pol aims to pull plug on Web sex workers |
| The oldest profession is firmly ensconced in the digital age — but police are lagging woefully behind, activists say. |
| Source: http://ny.metro.us - 23 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://ny.metro.us |
City pol slams cyberhooking on Craigslist |
| Councilman Eric Gioia (D-Queens) blasted craigslist.org for aiding the online prostitution explosion. |
| Source: http://www.nydailynews.com - 22 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nydailynews.com |
First prosecution under New York's sex trafficking law |
| Gaston, who is charged with sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, rape and other crimes, faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted. |
| Source: http://www.newsday.com - 19 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.newsday.com |
Norfolk police charge 7 with soliciting for prostitution on craigslist |
| Nine adults and one juvenile were arrested after police said they shut down a prostitution ring being run from the online classified advertisement site craigslist. |
| Source: http://hamptonroads.com - 16 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://hamptonroads.com |
76 arrested on prostitution charges in Craigslist sting |
| Cook County sheriff's police have arrested 76 men and women on prostitution-related charges in a sting involving the popular online classified site Craigslist.org. |
| Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com - 14 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.chicagotribune.com |
Workers gear up to battle the seedy underbelly of the DNC |
| Online posts in the “erotic” and “casual encounters” categories on Denver’s Craigslist.org are increasing as the convention approaches, said Amanda Finger, coordinator for the Colorado chapter of the Polaris Project, a national nonprofit working to end human trafficking and assist its victims. |
| Source: The Colorado Independent - 13 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.coloradoindependent.com |
Sheriff's Police Go After Craigslist Prostitution |
| Sheriff's Police Go After Craigslist Prostitution |
| Source: http://cbs2chicago.com - 13 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://cbs2chicago.com |
Cops: Boylston girl escapes pimp’s grasp |
| The 17-year-old girl had been placing ads on the popular CraigsList.com Web site to solicit sex-seeking johns, a police report states. |
| Source: http://news.bostonherald.com - 12 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://news.bostonherald.com |
Woman, 19, Charged In Online Sex Ring |
| Minnesota Teen Accused Of Using Craigslist And Phone Chat Lines To Recruit Minors Into Prostitution |
| Source: CBS NEWS - 12 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.cbsnews.com |
FBI: Sacramento Tops List for Child Prostitution |
| A nationwide sting on pimps found Sacramento near the top of the list for child prostitution, according to the FBI. |
| Source: http://www.news10.net - 2 Jun 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.news10.net |
Vancouver newborn put up for sale on Craigslist |
| Woman finds online ad offering seven-day-old baby for $10,000; parents say posting was just a joke... |
| Source: http://www.theglobeandmail.com - 28 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.theglobeandmail.com |
Prostitutes move from corner to Web |
| Scantily clad prostitutes stopping cars at intersections or waving from the doorways of cheap motels are becoming a thing of past. |
| Source: http://www.clarionledger.com - 27 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.clarionledger.com |
Jury decides Everett man is pimp, convicts him |
| He placed ads online offering two women for sex and said he was "pimpin' all over the world." |
| Source: http://heraldnet.com - 22 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://heraldnet.com |
DOMESTIC SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHICAGO WOMEN AND GIRLS REPORT RELEASED |
| An overview of the process of recruitment into the sex trade industry in Chicago, IL. |
| Source: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Depaul University College of - 21 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE |
Westbury man arrested for pimping Queens teenager |
| A Westbury man offered a 17-year-old Queens girl for sexual intercourse to an undercover detective Wednesday evening in Hicksville for $250, police said |
| Source: newsday.com - 21 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.newsday.com/news/local/crime/ny-nypros0522,0,5557922.story |
A mission to save troubled girls |
| Veteran police sergeant fights gang-led prostitution and exploitation |
| Source: http://www.boston.com - 18 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.boston.com |
Women for hire: Behind closed doors in the escort industry |
| A comprehensive study |
| Source: http://hamptonroads.com - 18 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://hamptonroads.com |
Underage prostitutes marketed on Internet |
| If she tried hard, 14-year-old Jasmine could have sex with nine men a day. She'd start posting ads online at 2 or 3 p.m., in time to set up appointments with early commuters. |
| Source: http://www.sacbee.com - 18 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.sacbee.com |
Walk the Lie |
| "I did everything for the least bit of nothing....I handled everything wrong." |
| Source: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com - 14 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com |
STUDY DETAILS CONCERN ABOUT SPOKANE-AREA HUMAN TRAFFICKING |
| A new report shows that one third of prostitutes have been sold into prostitution by their mothers. |
| Source: The Associated Press - 12 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE The Associated Press |
B.C. child prostitutes advertising themselves online |
| Five girls in the care of the B.C. children's ministry have been selling sex on Craigslist, police say. |
| Source: Canwest News Service - 9 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Canwest News Service |
Scams thrive on Craigslist, police warn |
| Valued at $5-billion with more than 30 million users monthly, online classifieds giant Craigslist is quickly gaining a bad reputation as a haven for thieves, fraudsters, pimps, rapists and even would-be hit men. |
| Source: http://www.nationalpost.com/most_popular/story.html?id=499144 - 7 May 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nationalpost.com/most_popular/story.html?id=499144 |
Boston Blotter: Child Abuse Alleged, Human Trafficking Investigated and a Man Threatens Homicide |
| Boston police have been tracking pimps and prostitutes using Craigslist |
| Source: bostonist - 29 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://bostonist.com |
State to amp up sex trade fight |
| A 15-year-old runaway from a juvenile facility is offered up on Craigslist for sex at a Rockland County motel. |
| Source: http://lohud.com - 28 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://lohud.com |
Dealers turning to sex business |
| When selling crack cocaine became a tougher way to make money at the beginning of the decade because of increased police pressure, many drug dealers turned to pimping instead.. |
| Source: http://origin.insidebayarea.com - 24 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://origin.insidebayarea.com |
Dealers turning to sex business |
| Pimping provided many with inconspicuous way to make money in streets... |
| Source: inside BayArea - 24 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.insidebayarea.com |
Lost girls: Many simply seek shelter from abuse |
| She was missing for six months until law enforcement agencies and the stepfather found her by trolling through Craigslist's erotic listings... |
| Source: http://www.insidebayarea.com - 22 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.insidebayarea.com |
Oakland girl rebuilds life after month as a prostitute |
| 14 year old on Craigslist |
| Source: http://www.insidebayarea.com - 22 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.insidebayarea.com |
Behind closed doors |
| from the streets to the web site... |
| Source: http://badgerherald.com - 17 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://badgerherald.com |
DUBLIN: WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PROSTITUTION WITH HER SON IN THE OTHER ROOM |
| Police arrested a 30-year-old Dublin woman Friday for prostituting herself on the Web site Craigslist. |
| Source: http://cbs5.com/localwire/22.0.html?type=bcn&item=PROSTITUTION-STING - 13 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://cbs5.com/localwire/22.0.html?type=bcn&item=PROSTITUTION-STING |
Web sites being used for prostitution |
| A 15-year-old girl who ran away from home in western Wisconsin sold sex acts in Milwaukee to men who found her ad and photo on Craigslist, according to court documents |
| Source: http://www.policeone.com - 9 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.policeone.com |
Desire for erotic encounter turns bloody for customer |
| Man shot when he tried to cancel a Craigslist erotic call girl service that he requested. |
| Source: http://www.startribune.com - 8 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.startribune.com |
Craigslist child sex ads lead to arrests |
| Investigators follow rising use of Web site in prostitution |
| Source: http://www.jsonline.com - 8 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.jsonline.com |
Teen arrested in Coon Rapids escort-service shooting case |
| Charges against woman expected |
| Source: http://www.twincities.com - 8 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.twincities.com |
Teen arrested in Coon Rapids escort-service shooting case |
| Charges against woman expected |
| Source: http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_8856383?nclick_check=1 - 8 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_8856383?nclick_check=1 |
Sex trafficking continues as authorities look for ways to stop it |
| Ads are on popular Web sites such as Myspace and Craigslist, which has an erotic services section updated every few minutes |
| Source: http://www.fortmilltimes.com - 5 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.fortmilltimes.com |
Woman arrested for Craigslist prostitution |
| A Manchester woman accused of promoting prostitution on Craigslist.com is in legal trouble |
| Source: http://www.wtnh.com - 5 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wtnh.com |
When Craigslist attacks! |
| Various lawmakers say the free online advertising site is the root of all evil |
| Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com - 4 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.msnbc.msn.com |
Prostitutes Are Still Just A Click Away |
| Blumenthal & Craigslist... |
| Source: theday.com - 2 Apr 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE theday.com |
Exploited teens a growing problem |
| Police aim for to get pimps; help girls |
| Source: BOSTON NOW - 31 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE BOSTON NOW |
Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Answering Child-Sex Ad |
| As part of the undercover sting, the detective posing as a father offering his daughter for sex placed an ad in Craigslist. |
| Source: abc7NEWS - 31 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE abc7NEWS |
Attorney General Demands Craigslist Curb Apparent Prostitution Ads |
| Connecticut Attorney General's Office Press Release |
| Source: CT.gov - 27 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE CT.gov |
Novi residents charged in prostitution ring |
| The defendants are alleged to have posted more than 2,800 advertisements on Craigslist.org beginning on Jan. 10, 2006, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney's office. |
| Source: HOMETOWN life - 27 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE HOMETOWN life |
Online predators lurk close to home |
| Child pornography on Craigslist... |
| Source: WKTV-Utica - 26 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE WKTV-Utica |
Craigslist Ad Lists Baby For Sale For $1,000 |
| Baby for sale on Craigslist in Lebanon... |
| Source: FOX 12 OREGON - 26 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE FOX 12 OREGON |
Feds Charge 5 in Craigslist Child Sex Ring |
| From the U.S. Attorney... |
| Source: http://www.wxyz.com - 20 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wxyz.com |
Five charged in federal probe of child prostitution rings |
| Federal investigators have cracked two Detroit-based sex rings that advertised child prostitutes on the Internet... |
| Source: The Detroit News - 20 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE The Detroit News |
Prostitution booking is low on police priority lists, officials say |
| Detroit edition of Craigslist has more than 700 posts offering sexual services... |
| Source: The BG News - 18 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE The BG News |
L.A.'s streets move online |
| Modern call girls now turn their tricks on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.latimes.com - 16 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.latimes.com/news |
Oldest profession goes high-tech; Prostitutes in Central Mass. sell sex via Web |
| The world's oldest profession has gotten a high-tech upgrade... |
| Source: http://www.encyclopedia.com - 12 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.encyclopedia.com |
N.Y. governor apologizes after prostitution link |
| Spitzer doesn’t directly cite allegation first reported by New York Times |
| Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com - 10 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.msnbc.msn.com |
SHRIMP 'PIMP' |
| DWARF 'MADAM' ACCUSED OF EXPLOITING MINOR (through Craigslist) |
| Source: http://www.nypost.com - 10 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.nypost.com |
Police charge Maine teen with prostitution |
| 17 year old girl advertised on Erotic Service section, Craigslist |
| Source: http://www.wickedlocal.com - 6 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wickedlocal.com/walpole |
MBI Trying To Crack Down On Prostitution Ads Running On Popular Website |
| Metropolitan Bureau of Investigations said they found the same scenario: girls finding customers on the popular website Craigslist.org... |
| Source: http://www.wftv.com - 4 Mar 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wftv.com |
Police Use Craigslist In Prostitution Sting |
| Lenexa police describes ads on Erotic Services as "thinly veiled ads for prostitutes". |
| Source: http://www.kctv5.com - 22 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.kctv5.com |
Man gets 40-60 years for abusing daughter |
| Girl advertised on Craigslist for commercial sex by father... |
| Source: Spinal Column Online - 20 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Spinal Column Online |
Aide to Sen. Berke quits after prostitution arrest |
| Investigations on online posting soliciting prostitution led to the arrest of Senator D-Chattanooga... |
| Source: http://timesfreepress.com - 20 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://timesfreepress.com |
Christine Rosen: Craigslist is classifying the unclassifiable |
| An analysis... |
| Source: The Dallas Morning News - 17 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE The Dallas Morning News |
Human trafficking |
| Some statistics... |
| Source: EARTHtimes.org - 13 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE EARTHtimes.org |
Women Found Guilty of Prostitution |
| Brothel owners advertised on Craigslist... |
| Source: - FOX6 San Diego - 12 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE - FOX6 San Diego |
Human trafficking; 'These people' and 'those'; Biofuel benefits |
| Human trafficking... |
| Source: Herald Tribune - 12 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Herald Tribune |
Aurora couple accused of running prostitution ring through Craigslist |
| Couple accused of pimping a 17 year old on Craigslist.... |
| Source: chicagotribune.com - 10 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE chicagotribune.com |
Women Work To End Child Prostitution |
| Many of Atlanta's most influential African-American women on Jan. 24 answered a call to action issued by The Atlanta Women's Foundation to stop the prostitution of children in Georgia. |
| Source: Atlanta Daily World - 9 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Atlanta Daily World |
Extensive Calif. Child Care Scam Alleged |
| Six bogus child care facilities under the name Home Sweet Home Daycare Inc victimized children... |
| Source: Associated Press - 8 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Associated Press |
California Men Guilty Of Trafficking Teens For Sex - US Attorney |
| Teen victims of sex trafficking advertised on Craigslist... |
| Source: LawFuel.com - 7 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE LawFuel.com |
Craigslist Hooker News on MyCrimeSpace |
| Compilation of news items related to sex trafficking and exploitation on Craigslist. |
| Source: http://www.mycrimespace.com - 5 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.mycrimespace.com |
New plan of action against child sex tourism adopted |
| "The global total of child victims of trafficking to be around 1.2 million"-United Nations |
| Source: http://swedishweeklynewsreview.blogspot.com - 4 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://swedishweeklynewsreview.blogspot.com |
I Need a Hit Man. Now. |
| Crime on Craigslist |
| Source: http://www.newsweek.com - 1 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.newsweek.com |
Man Found Guilty for Sex Trafficking – Forcing NC Teenager into Prositution |
| Levar Simms took the teenager to a house in Greensboro where he locked her in a room until she agreed to prostitute. |
| Source: http://www.countyncnews.com - 1 Feb 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.countyncnews.com |
Detective Accused Of Promoting Prostitution Of 13-Year-Old |
| 13 year old exploited by police veteran! |
| Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com - 31 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.msnbc.msn.com |
Police bait Web site ads to help curb prostitution |
| Harrisburg police has arrested 121 suspected predators from Craigslist ads... |
| Source: http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews - 31 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews |
Teen Sex Slave Trade Hits Home |
| The ghastly face of teen prostitution... |
| Source: http://abcnews.go.com - 30 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://abcnews.go.com |
DA: Not enough evidence in teen sex-for-sale case |
| Child's sexual services were offered for $50-to-$200 on Craigslist... |
| Source: http://www.kget.com - 29 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.kget.com |
Dirty Dozen: 'Craigslist' Hooker Ring Busted |
| 16 year old advertised on Erotic Service section-Craigslist |
| Source: http://www.wxyz.com - 21 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.wxyz.com |
Burnsville woman sentenced on federal sex trafficking charges. |
| The crime of human trafficking continues to be a priority with the United States Attorney's Office as a 19-year-old Burnsville woman was sentenced yesterday in Minneapolis for operating a prostitution operation with high school students, using a computer. |
| Source: http://media-newswire.com - 15 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://media-newswire.com |
Arresting activity |
| 'Erotic services' for the boston area catalyses prostitution... |
| Source: http://www.boston.com/news/local - 13 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.boston.com |
66 Busted in Westchester Online Prostitution Sting |
| Yet more people caught advertising prostitutes on Craigslist... |
| Source: Westchester News/Westchester-Online - 12 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Westchester News |
Immigrant advocates rallying today, the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness |
| Condition analyses of victims of human trafficking... |
| Source: Sun-Sentinel.com - 11 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Sun-Sentinel.com |
$2M bond set in smuggling, rape case |
| Yet another teenage immigrant sexually eploited in US... |
| Source: CONNECTICUT POST/CONNPOST.com - 10 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Connecticut Post |
Californian Exclusive: D.A. may file charges in underage prostitution case |
| Hapless Mother discovers daughter's erotic activities aided by Craigslist's "erotic services"... |
| Source: The Californian/www.bakersfield.com - 9 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE The Californian |
Woman, 19, gets five years for promoting minor prostitution |
| 19 year old woman uses Craigslist to operate a prostitution ring... |
| Source: Thisweek Newspapers/http://www.thisweek-online.com - 8 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Thisweek Newspapers |
Madam who ran online teen prostitution sentenced |
| The Eagan woman who sold the services of high schoolers via craigslist.com got five years in federal prison. |
| Source: Star Tribune/StarTribune.com/MINNEAPOLIS-ST-PAUL,MINNESOTA - 7 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE Star Tribune |
Child Sex Trafficking by William Mac (video) |
| William Mac interviews Dan Homrich of Innocence Atlanta. Dan Homrich talks about the global child sex trafficking trade and how it pertains to the United States. |
| Source: http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com - 2 Jan 2008 READ FULL ARTICLE http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com |
RAW Video: Investigator Talks About SF Sex Slaves |
| Group Works To Track Human Trafficking David Batstone of the Not For Sale campaign talks about the human sex slave trade in San Franciso. |
| Source: NBC11.com - 30 Dec 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE http://video.nbc11.com |
Prostitution Ring Allegedly Busted On Craigslist |
| Shocking evidences of child sex trafficking on Craigslist revealed in Chicago, Illinois... |
| Source: NBC5.com/WMAQ.TV.CHICAGO - 21 Dec 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE They don't even know each other, but two Cook County women are each accused of running Internet prostitution businesses and using teen girls to perform the sex acts. |
Fife targets online sex ads |
| Fife is the first city in Washington to criminalize Internet advertising for prostitution, a lot of which is happening on Craigslist. |
| Source: The News Tribune/www.thenewstribune.com - 18 Dec 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE The News Tribune |
Sex trade 'evolves' with Web, police say |
| Internet is the latest craze for the sex traders, courtesy web sites like Craigslist... |
| Source: The Patriot-News/www.pennlive.com - 15 Dec 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE The Patriot-News |
Undercover:Sex slaves in America |
| Trafficking of women across the globe... |
| Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com - 3 Dec 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.msnbc.msn.com |
Teen Solicits Prostitution on Craigslist |
| 19 year old prostitute arrested through Craigslist... |
| Source: Fox12 KTRV - 26 Oct 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE Fox12 KTRV |
Four continents capital press clip |
| Forced labour market-Human commodification... |
| Source: http://www.youtube.com/nicmanser - 17 Oct 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.youtube.com |
13-year-old girl testifies about life of prostitution |
| 13 year old girl advertised on Craigslist for prostitution by alleged pimp |
| Source: Oakland Tribune by Roman Gokhman - 2 Aug 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE |
19-Year-Old Charged With Using Craigslist to Recruit Teens for Prostitution |
| A 19-year-old woman faces federal charges of recruiting minors for prostitution, after some teenage girls told investigators she was actively recruiting clients for a sex ring she allegedly operated out of a Burnsville motel where she worked. |
| Source: FoxNews - 12 Jul 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE FoxNews |
Katie Couric's Notebook: Human Trafficking (CBS) |
| Human trafficking in US |
| Source: CBS News/http://www.truveo.com/Notebook-Human-Trafficking/id/1363409820 - 15 Jun 2007 READ FULL ARTICLE http://www.truveo.com |
Child prostitution booming on Craigslist |
| Online Child Prostitution, An Alarming Trend: |
| Source: MyCrimeSpace - 8 Sep 2006 READ FULL ARTICLE MyCrimeSpace |
Feds Raid 20 Brothels In Breakup Of Korean Sex Slave Ring |
| NEW YORK -- Twenty brothels posing as legitimate businesses from Connecticut to North Carolina were shut down and 31 people were arrested, freeing more than 70 sex workers enslaved by a large human trafficking ring, officials said Wednesday |
| Source: NBC30 CT - 16 Aug 2006 READ FULL ARTICLE Read More |
Teen Girls' Stories of Sex Trafficking in U.S. |
| International Sex Trafficking Is a Well-Known Problem, But It Happens Here in US as Well... |
| Source: http://abcnews.go.com - 9 Feb 2006 READ FULL ARTICLE http://abcnews.go.com |