Inmate Kills Cellmate Convicted of Child Trafficking
California — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at Kern Valley State Prison, where a man convicted of child trafficking was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday afternoon. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported that officers discovered 41-year-old Darius Swain unconscious in his shared cell around 3:19 p.m. His […]
2 Men Indicted for Child Trafficking in Yuba County Operation
Sacramento, California — A federal grand jury indicted two men on Thursday for child sex crimes following an undercover operation in Sacramento County. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit, conducted the operation, which led to the arrests of Kevin Gipson, 58, and Kenneth Lorenz, 81, in […]
Empowering Actions: How to Help Stop Child Trafficking
Child trafficking is a pervasive issue affecting countless young lives, with California being a significant hotspot for this heinous crime. The trafficking of children for various forms of exploitation, including labor and sexual abuse, is an urgent crisis that demands our immediate attention. Addressing the exploitation of children requires a joint effort from all sectors […]
Mother and Son Face Child Trafficking Charges
Compton, California – A woman and her son are being charged with forcing two 13-year-olds into prostitution in Compton, California. Daisy Pollard-Gilliam, 41, also known as “Queen,” and Reuben Gilliam, 24, known as “Tre,” face multiple charges of sexual nature and other offenses. Both are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking […]