Human Trafficking News Monitoring

OBN leads fight against human trafficking, but says crimes go underreported

INVESTIGATING THIS FOR US TONIGHT. CHANTEL. YEAH, WE JUST FOUND OUT IN OKLAHOMA, A WOMAN WAS ARRESTED AFTER SHE POSTED PICTURES ONLINE OF HER IN A 16 YEAR-OLD GIRL ADVERTISING SEX ONLINE. IT’S JUST ONE OF DOZENS OF CASES LIKE IT THAT HAS BEEN COVERING. AND …

4 people found guilty of operating sex trafficking ring in Boston area

Local News Four people have been found guilty of operating a sex trafficking ring and running several brothels in the Boston area, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced Tuesday. Cristina Lasso, 52, of Saugus; Jose Deblas, 38, of Lynn; …

State AGs Press HHS To Restore Tip-Sharing in National Human Trafficking Hotline

A bipartisan group of 41 attorneys general is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline promptly shares tips with local law enforcement — a move they say is vital to …

Four found guilty of operating Boston-area sex trafficking ring

Four people have been found guilty of operating a Boston-area sex trafficking ring that trafficked Central and South American women in four residential brothels, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday. Following a five-week trial, a …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hotel Assault Video Can Be Used At Trial: Here’s The Latest On His Federal Charges

A judge rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’s effort to exclude a video CNN published in May 2024 of the rapper beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel at a hearing Friday, while a prosecutor revealed Combs had rejected a plea deal, less …

The UK’s underwhelming response to solar supply chain fears

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How the Trump Administration Flipped on Kilmar Abrego Garcia

At each stage in the political and legal fight over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation, the Trump administration has pushed back harder and dug in deeper. The administration first called Abrego Garcia’s deportation an “administrative error,” then …

Justice Department Cuts Grants For Crime Victims At DOGE’s Behest

The Department of Justice on Wednesday cut millions of dollars in grants from nonprofits across the country that Attorney General Pam Bondi deemed “wasteful” at the recommendation of the Department of Government Efficiency. Among the hundreds of programs …

Booze and twos: the best fictional detectives for drinking with!

Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) enjoys his favourite tipple (Image: ITV/Shutterstock) We're all familiar with the stereotypes of crime fiction: the hard-bitten, increasingly world-weary detective searching for the bottle of something strong in the …

Voices from the Arab press: Integrating Hezbollah into the Lebanese army?

Hezbollah severs outstretched hand  Nidaz Al Watan, Lebanon, April 17 For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org An extended hand is met with severance – this is Hezbollah’s enduring equation, a principle it has embedded into its conduct …

AG Jennings Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General for Stronger Efforts Against Human Trafficking

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch are leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territory attorneys general urging the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to …

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Tort Reform Legislation, Excludes Human Trafficking From Its Provisions

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the “current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to create jobs in [Georgia].”1 …

Venezuela accuses El Salvador of human trafficking as prisoners caught in row between authoritarians

Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has accused El Salvador’s president of being a “tyrannical” human trafficker after Nayib Bukele offered to exchange the 252 Venezuelan migrants deported to his country’s prisons by Donald Trump for the same number of political …

Southern Indiana woman accused of child sex trafficking

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WEVV) — A New Albany woman was recently arrested for child sex trafficking and other felony charges following an investigation by the Indiana State Police. The investigation began in February when Trooper Mackenzie Benham received a cyber …

Judge Denies Sean 'Diddy' Combs Bid To Delay Sex Trafficking Trial

A federal judge in New York has rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys' request to delay a sex-trafficking trial against the embattled hip-hop mogul by two months. Rejecting the attorneys' request seeking more time to prepare their …

Southern Indiana woman charged with using dating app for child sex trafficking

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) – A New Albany, Indiana woman has been arrested on felony charges related to sex trafficking involving a child. Kristina S. McAdams, 37, was taken into custody April 17, 2025, by the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department and booked into …

Details on the MS Coalition Against Human Trafficking Dinner taking place on April 24

Michigan Gaming Control Board hosts human trafficking awareness training for casino industry

The session brought together industry professionals, survivor advocates and state officials to educate participants on the signs, impacts and prevention strategies related to human trafficking in gaming environments. By Jack Found Key points: - MGCB hosted …

RFK Jr. asked to help lawmen with human trafficking hotline

(The Center Square) – With the change in leadership for the organization that handles the national hotline not showing direction sought, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is on board with nearly every other attorney general in the country …

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

WiseFax Unveils Secure Online Fax Solution Tailored for Healthcare Professionals

WiseFax, a trusted online fax service, today announced its secure all-in-one fax service specifically engineered for healthcare workers and their patients. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseFax, a trusted …

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

United Planet Names Jade Ho as 2025 United Planet Fellow

Jade Ho named 2025 United Planet Fellow, continuing her journey of global service and cross-cultural leadership with the Boston-based nonprofit. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet is proud to announce …

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

ACE Alliance and the Robovis Intelligent System Shaping the Future of Finance: Investment Decisions Enter a New Era

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the 21st century’s financial markets, technological innovations are reshaping the entire industry landscape at an unprecedented speed. The rise of emerging technologies such as …

Zafir Rashid prepares Teramir Group for vertical construction as pre-permitting milestones near completion

Zafir Rashid leads Teramir Group into final pre-construction phase for $1.5B global projects, with permits expected within 30 days. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir …

Cities worldwide invited to join UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative

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The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Certificate Program

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Leadership Certificate Program MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG) recently announced the launch of a new certificate program: BUS 302 …

INFOLOB Elevates Enterprise Performance Through Cutting-Edge Data and Analytics Solutions

INFOLOB is expanding data and analytical innovation space through successful implementations on data warehousing and predictive analytics. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFOLOB, a global pioneer of digital …

Parents Forum Joins Listen First’s National Week of Conversation

Offering free online mini-session “How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Successful conflict management, like many life skills, can best be learned at home. …

Mérida, México sede de los eventos internacionales XXV Reunión ACORBAT y X Congreso del Banano CORBANA, 2026

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Corporación Bananera Nacional de Costa Rica (CORBANA) anuncia oficialmente la realización conjunta de la XXV Reunión Internacional ACORBAT y el X Congreso Internacional del Banano …

DOXA® Talent CEO to Host SHRM-Accredited Class on Reducing Risk in Global Outsourcing

David Nilssen will lead a SHRM-accredited virtual class for HR professionals titled “5 Ways HR Leaders Can Reduce Risk When Outsourcing” on May 7, 2025 BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Nilssen, CEO of DOXA® …

Insurance Leaders Gather for IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, Address Global Impact of Charitable Giving and Volunteering

IICF releases 9th Edition of Philanthropic Showcase detailing community leadership by insurance industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit …

Nicole Smith Launches DOXA® Talent’s First Franchise in Philadelphia

DOXA® Talent, a leader in offshore and nearshore staffing solutions, announces the launch of its first franchise: DOXA Talent Center City, Philadelphia. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOXA® Talent, a leader in …

Minus 2 Degrees Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification — Joining the Ranks of Global Quality Leaders

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minus 2 Degrees (M2D), a global leader in sustainability, decarbonization, and emissions analytics for healthcare, technology, sport, and urban development, has been recognized with …

Exitou, Inc. Launches AI Learning Consultant Network (AILCN) to Bridge the Global Gap in AI-Ready Learning Leadership

Empowering a new generation of learning leaders to guide organizations through the AI revolution with strategy, ethics, and global impact. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organizations worldwide race to adopt …