News from 2022
FBI offers $5,000 reward for help in capturing Milwaukee sex trafficking suspect 'considered armed and dangerous'
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for help in capturing a Milwaukee man suspected of involvement in child sex trafficking.
Tyler man set to appear on kidnapping, trafficking, sex assault of child charges
A Tyler man allegedly kidnapped a 13-year-old girl from Alabama, drove her to his home and kept her captive in his bedroom.
Kansas man charged with kidnapping, raping Texas teen
A Liberal, Kansas, man faces multiple charges after allegedly kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old girl from Denison, Texas.
State AG announces arrests in trafficking case: 'Criminals aren't taking time off and neither are we'
A 10-month investigation by Georgia's recently formed Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit into human sex trafficking led to the arrest of four people in Fulton County last month, according to published reports.
Ghislane Maxwell convicted for sex trafficking of minor, 4 related counts
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted on five out of six charges during her December trial for assisting Jeffrey Epstein in the sex trafficking of minors, according to Reuters.
'Victims of human trafficking suffer unspeakable trauma': $87 million in grants provided to combat human rights abuses
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has provided $87 million in grants to programs that combat human trafficking, conduct research on its origins and provide support to victims.
'This is a bad world' – Georgia mother faces trafficking charges in death of 5-year-old daughter
The mother of a 5-year-old Columbus girl found dead in an abandoned house in Alabama is now facing charges in connection with the girl’s death.
Texas man faces federal charges in kidnapping case involving Alabama girl
A Texas man who allegedly kidnapped an Alabama girl he met online and sexually assaulted her could face federal criminal charges.
Texas requires new signs in salons, massage parlors to combat human trafficking
With human trafficking a growing problem in Texas, the Lone Star State is requiring salons and massage parlors to display new signs that feature a phone number for people who see something suspicious to say something to authorities.
New regulations require Texas massage, salon businesses to update human trafficking warnings.
Since the beginning of 2022, Texas is requiring salons and massage establishments to update signage inside their businesses in an effort to crack down on human trafficking.
South Carolina human trafficking director dedicates career to helping the vulnerable
Kathryn Moorehead has devoted more than two decades to assisting victims and helping them find a path forward in life.
South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force seeks more housing for victims
Human trafficking victims need many things, but a place to stay and a safe bed to sleep in tops the list.
Biden creates new council to fight international organized crime
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order creating a U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime.
'Very, very dangerous offender': Former CNN producer charged with sex trafficking
Former senior CNN television producer John Griffin is being charged with the alleged child sex trafficking of a 9-year-old girl from Nevada.
Attorney: Delay in arresting former CNN producer in child sex trafficking case 'makes no sense'
Former CNN producer John Griffin recently was charged with the child sex trafficking of a girl from Nevada, although evidence against him dated back to August 2020.
Alleged Louisiana human trafficking operation busted up by joint task force
Five girls were rescued and 30 adults were arrested during a recent New Orleans human trafficking bust.
5 girls rescued, 30 adults arrested in Louisiana human trafficking crackdown
Five girls ages 14 to 17 have been rescued and 30 adults have been arrested after a months-long human trafficking investigation in Louisiana.
'You can help': DOT, TLAHT unite to combat human trafficking
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is uniting in efforts to combat human trafficking through the nation’s transportation system.
Council Bluffs man sentenced to 30 years on human trafficking charges
A 71-year-old Council Bluffs man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on one count of distribution of a controlled substance to a minor and six counts of human trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
Acting U.S. attorney for Nevada chimes in on recognition of officers for 'extraordinary efforts'
During the week of Dec. 17, the Nevada U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized nine different law enforcement officers and special agents — with positions ranging from the federal to the local level — for going above and beyond the call of duty in 2021.