The Latest Breaking News from Trafficking

Former NFL DB Eric Johnson Charged With Human Trafficking

He was arrested for several alleged crimes in relation to a gang investigation.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023

Indonesian police to deport mafia fugitive back to Italy

Indonesian police say they will escort back to Italy an Italian-Australian fugitive who was arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali after seven years on the run in connection with drug trafficking and organized crime

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Andrew Tate reportedly threatens to sue accuser for $300M over ‘false and defamatory statements’ to police

Andrew Tate has reportedly threatened legal action against a woman who made rape and human trafficking allegations against him.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

California lawmakers take aim at social media role in youth fentanyl use and sex trafficking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — How much responsibility do social media platforms bear when people use them to sell kids a deadly dose of fentanyl, pay teenagers to livestream strip teases or recruit minors who are sold for sex?

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

Haiti Is on the Brink of State Failure

From criminal gangs to elite corruption, cascading ills are almost entirely homegrown.

Foreign Policy · Feb 17, 2023

Jeffrey Epstein emails with former JPMorgan executive revealed: ‘Say hi to Snow White’

Virgin Islands government is suing JP Morgan for allegedly facilitating Epstein’s sex trafficking ring by handling his payments to recruiters and victims

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Reporters stunned DOJ dropped Gaetz case

"Given what we've seen, the decision not to charge Gaetz seems pretty f**king remarkable," said Roger Sollenberger

Salon · Feb 16, 2023

Ex-Barclays boss accused of holding discussions with Jeffrey Epstein about photos of young women

US lawsuit claims Jes Staley received pictures of young women in seductive poses from the sex offender

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

US Rep. Matt Gaetz won’t face charges from Greenberg-related probe

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Justice has decided against pursuing sex-trafficking charges against U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, his lawyers said Wednesday, following a lengthy investigation that emerged from the criminal case against former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 15, 2023

Rep. Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case

Rep. Matt Gaetz says the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case with no charges against him

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023