Human Trafficking Operation Nets Hundreds of Arrests in L.A.
LOS ANGELES, California — Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna is set to reveal the successful culmination of a weeklong human trafficking operation during a news conference on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild,” saw the collaboration of over 95 federal, state, and local agencies, along with various specialized task forces across California. A […]
Ventura Man Faces Multiple Charges of Child Sex Trafficking
VENTURA, California — In a deeply troubling case, a 20-year-old resident of Ventura County, known by the alias “Rhythmic” on Snapchat, is now facing serious charges related to child sex trafficking and exploitation, as announced by authorities on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Unit initiated an […]
Trafficking in the Community: Know the Warning Signs of Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a harrowing and pervasive issue that affects communities across the country, including California. It’s a crime that often goes unnoticed, with victims hidden in plain sight. Sex trafficking is a specific form of human trafficking that focuses on the commercial sexual exploitation of individuals. It involves coercing, deceiving, or forcing individuals, typically […]
Mississipi Jury Convicts California Sex Trafficker
JACKSON, Mississippi — In a significant victory, a federal jury in the Southern District of Mississippi has convicted California sex trafficker Michael Deon Fulcher, 54, on charges of sex trafficking, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, and interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution on January 23, 2024. This verdict follows the guilty plea of co-defendant Jonzie […]
HSI Secures Convictions in California Sex Trafficking Cases
SAN DIEGO, California — In a significant development in California, a multi-agency task force spearheaded by Homeland Security Investigation San Diego has secured a prison sentence of 106 months for Kenneth Tenorio, aged 54, convicted of transporting teens for prostitution, on January 11th, 2024. Tenorio’s criminal activities spanned multiple California sex trafficking cases, victimizing women […]
Human Trafficking Lawsuit Surfaces Against James Dolan in California
LOS ANGELES, California — A civil human trafficking lawsuit filed on January 16th, 2024 in California accuses James Dolan, the influential figure behind Madison Square Garden, of coercing a massage therapist, Kellye Croft, into an unwanted sexual relationship. The lawsuit further alleges Dolan’s involvement in flying her across the country, culminating in a traumatic encounter […]
Kern County Proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month
BAKERSFIELD, California — The Kern County Board of Supervisors declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month during a Board of Supervisor meeting held on Tuesday. The initiative is aimed at fostering education and awareness to combat the alarming rise of human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery characterized by the forced buying, selling, and transportation […]
How to Spot Child Sex Trafficking Victims in Commercial Establishments
How to Spot Child Sex Trafficking Victims in Commercial Establishments Child sex trafficking victims are one of the most vulnerable and tragic groups affected by this heinous crime. California, with its diverse communities and busy commercial establishments, unfortunately, sees its share of child sex trafficking cases. In this blog, we will explore how to spot […]
San Jose Raid Uncovers Illegal Gambling and Sexual Trafficking Ring
SAN JOSE, California — In the ongoing battle against underground casinos, law enforcement faced a significant challenge in the northern part of San Jose last Friday, January 5, 2024. Police conducted a raid on an alleged illegal gambling venue, which shockingly also harbored sexual trafficking activities and an on-site drug dealer. Operated within a commercial […]
California’s Tougher Stance on Child Sex Trafficking Takes Effect Amid Controversy
SACRAMENTO, California — A new law reclassifying human trafficking of a minor for commercial sex acts as a “serious felony” took effect on January 1, 2024, sparking significant debate less than six months after it stirred controversy in the Capitol. Previously, child sex trafficking carried a sentence of up to 12 years in prison. If […]