Why AGA Supports the Anti-Human Trafficking Bill
CALIFORNIA – The American Gaming Association (AGA) has expressed strong support for an anti-human trafficking bill introduced by Representatives David Valadao of California and Troy Carter of Louisiana. This bill aims to implement a program endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, which will certify employers who train their workers to identify and […]
Complicity in Sex Trafficking at California Hotels
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Marriott International and a local franchisee in California must face accusations of complicity in sex trafficking and human trafficking due to claims that neither party did enough to intervene and help a woman showing evident signs of being a trafficking victim, according to a federal judge. In a lawsuit filed in […]
What is California Human Trafficking Bill: Insights & Updates
Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, and California, with its large population and extensive economy, is a critical battleground in the fight against this crime. According to data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, California consistently reports the highest number of cases in the United States, with 24,046 victims identified since its […]
15 Arrested, Trafficking Victims Rescued in Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, California — A sting operation targeting sex buyers in Lake Elsinore resulted in the arrest of fifteen individuals. The Lake Elsinore Sheriff Station’s Special Enforcement Team, in collaboration with the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, led the operation aimed at reducing the demand for human trafficking in the city. The arrested individuals […]
Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse Case Shocks Southern California
CALIFORNIA – A 29-year-old man identified as Lorenzo Isaiah Haynes has been arrested on serious charges of kidnapping and sexual abuse in Southern California. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Haynes held a woman against her will for two weeks, forcing her to engage in multiple sexual acts. The dramatic event unfolded on […]
Sacramento Man Abandons Granddaughter to Get Drunk
Sacramento, California – A Sacramento man was arrested after leaving his granddaughter with a stranger for several hours while he enjoyed alcoholic drinks at a bar, as reported by local authorities. Sacramento County deputies responded to an emergency call around 7:45 p.m., arriving at the parking lot of a bar located in the 5300 block […]
Man Arrested for Human Trafficking in Orange County
Irvine, California — Winston Jones, 33, of Los Angeles, was apprehended at an Irvine hotel for suspected human trafficking and pimping activities. The Irvine Police Department, in collaboration with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted the operation leading to Jones’s arrest. Authorities acted on information indicating potential sex trafficking, with undercover agents converging […]
Man Sentenced for Trafficking 2 Girls into Prostitution
SAN DIEGO, California — A Long Beach man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for trafficking two teenage girls, ages 15 and 16, to San Diego for prostitution, as confirmed by prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California reported that one of the girls had been reported missing […]
Women’s Prison to Close Amidst Sexual Abuse Scandal in CA
LOS ANGELES, California — In a significant move following a barrage of allegations and ongoing investigations into a recent sexual abuse scandal, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announced on Monday, April 15th, 2024, its decision to shut down the Female Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin. Despite previous efforts to reform the institution, the bureau concluded […]
16 Arrests in Riverside Anti-Sex Trafficking Operation
RIVERSIDE, California — In a concerted effort to reduce demand for illicit activities, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department executed a targeted anti-sex trafficking operation, commonly known as a “John” operation, in the city of Perris. The operation culminated in the apprehension of 16 individuals on various charges related to prostitution and human trafficking. The primary […]