The teen was used as bait for a Backpage robbery scheme. Now she faces up to 20 years in prison.
On Jan 27, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara
A Facebook message has kicked off an investigation into Homer G. Phillips hospital, which has long been suspected of hosting a baby-selling ring.
On May 7, 2015 by Jaya Saxena
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Dot, a sex worker says she was used and discarded by the 'rescue' show '8 Minutes.'
On Apr 30, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara
Organizations working with trafficking victims and sex workers want the show ‘8 Minutes’ canceled before it airs in April.
On Mar 25, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara
Leading advocates for survivors say the act is a bad idea.
On Mar 22, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara
In a horrifying twist, the mom was also reportedly involved.
On Jan 7, 2015 by EJ Dickson
Nicholas Kristof's quest to shut down Backpage.com shows the destructive effects of the anti-trafficking prostitution "rescue" industry.
On Nov 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson
Needs more flash games.
On Apr 2, 2014 by Miles Klee
If your first reaction was, "Wait, people actually still use Myspace?!?!," you're not alone.
On Mar 13, 2014 by EJ Dickson
Exchange Initiative busts illegal sex trafficking by comparing photos of hotel rooms with photos in escort ads.
On Mar 12, 2014 by EJ Dickson
The Web has caused growing pains for the entertainment, retail, and media industries—and the mafia, too.
On Jan 24, 2014 by Miles Klee
Wealthy narco heirs see little need for discretion.
On Nov 26, 2013 by Miles Klee
27 Indonesian children have allegedly been abducted this year by people they met on the social network.
On Oct 29, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
