Sex Trafficking Operation in South Bay Leads to 9 Arrests
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, California – In a significant crackdown on a Colombian-based sex trafficking operation in South Bay, law enforcement authorities have arrested nine individuals and successfully rescued 18 victims. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that “Operation Phoenix” had resulted in a slew of charges, including human trafficking, conspiracy to […]
Hotel Liability for Human Trafficking in CA: Who Should Be Held Accountable?
Hotel Liability for Human Trafficking in CA Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, and it can happen in plain sight, even within the confines of hotels, motels, and other commercial establishments. The question that arises is: to what extent are these establishments liable for the trafficking that occurs on their premises? California […]
16-Year-Old Tracy Teen Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Unusual Case
In a startling turn of events, a 16-year-old Tracy teen was arrested on human trafficking charges. The Turlock Police Department, in a statement released on October 15, revealed that law enforcement arrested a 16-year-old male at the Fresno County Fair. The charges brought against him include suspicion of human trafficking of a minor through the […]
Ex-California Policeman Sentenced for Running Illicit Massage Parlors
On October 16, 2023, the Justice Department announced that an ex-California policeman was sentenced to 33 months in prison. Former San Diego vice detective, Peter Griffin, 79, was convicted for running a network of illicit massage businesses. His establishments, masquerading as therapeutic services, were fronts for commercial sex trafficking operations across California and Arizona. Griffin, […]
California Takes a Step Forward in Fighting Sex Trafficking with Bill to Make It a Felony
California’s legislation to make sex trafficking a felony has passed its first hurdle in the legislature. The proposed California sex trafficking bill seeks to increase penalties for those involved in sex trafficking and help victims seek justice. Supporters of the bill hope that it will help reduce the prevalence of sex trafficking and provide support […]