South L.A. Prostitute Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
March 22, 2018
Melanie Denae Williams, known as “Pretty Hoe” on social media, could face a possible maximum sentence of life in federal prison.
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Human Sex Trafficking
National Basketball Wives Association Joins the Fight Against Human Trafficking with CAST
October 5, 2017
The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) held their annual conference this weekend in Los Angeles with this year’s theme of “Building A Living Legacy.”
A Discussion on New Modern Day Slavery: Human Sex Trafficking
August 17, 2017
The diverse panel included human trafficking survivors and law enforcement officials.
Shaun Robinson: Human Sex Trafficking Panel Discussion
August 16, 2017
Emmy-award winning journalist Shaun Robinson hosted a free event raising awareness on human sex trafficking at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center on August 12.
Shaun Robinson Brings Awareness to Human Sex Trafficking
August 10, 2017
Sometimes it’s through their social media pages or in online chat rooms.
SENATOR MITCHELL ISSUES STATEMENT DENOUNCING FALSE CLAIMS MADE BY REPUBLICANS
January 5, 2017
A new law authored by state Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D- Los Angeles) decriminalizing commercially sexually exploited minors will take effect on January 1, 2017.
Bill to Decriminalize Prostitution Charges Against Minors Passes
August 24, 2016
Moves CA toward treatment rather than punishment for sex trafficked juveniles
Compton Man Arrested for Attempted Pimping
July 15, 2015
A 28-year-old Compton man has been charged with human trafficking, pandering and the attempted pimping of an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced recently.