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Eugene man pleads guilty to sex trafficking 17 year old

Anthony D’Montrez Crawford and his wife had posted advertisements for the 17-year-old victim online; Crawford on two occasions also drove the victim to Seattle. EUGENE, Ore. — A Eugene man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a 17 year old, facing a maximum …

'You uncover one thing, you start to find more': Fourth arrest made in Omaha child sex trafficking scheme

LEADER KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN AT TEN. OMAHA POLICE ARREST A MAN ACCUSED OF TRAFFICKING A 15 YEAR OLD FOSTER CHILD. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I’M BILL SHERMAN. I’M JULIE CORNELL. INVESTIGATORS TELL US MICHAEL CASTILLO’S IS THE FOURTH SUSPECT IN THIS CASE. …

Eugene man pleads guilty to sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl

EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office with the District of Oregon. Court documents show that Anthony D'Montrez Crawford, 30, trafficked the teen from July 2024 to …

Hempstead man sentenced to 12 years for sex trafficking teen recruited on social media

Eugene man pleads guilty to sex trafficking a teen in Oregon

EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor. According to court documents, Anthony D'Montrez Crawford, 30, trafficked a 17-year-old from July 2024 to August 2024 in Eugene and Springfield. Crawford and his wife posted online …

Hempstead man sentenced to 12 years for sex trafficking teen recruited on social media

A 46‑year‑old Hempstead man who plead guilty to sex trafficking a 15-year-old has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Terrence Reid recruited the victim through social media and forced her into sex acts for money, according to Brooklyn District Attorney …

Ghislaine Maxwell again asks judge to vacate her sex trafficking conviction and release her

Posted/updated on: April 22, 2026 at 1:05 pm Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in one of the images released by the US Department of State. (The US Justice Department / Handout /Anadolu via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Ghislaine …

Two arrested at Hwy 102 Milford stop for sex trafficking and financial crimes

MILFORD: The Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) has charged two people with 19 offences related to human trafficking and associated financial crimes. The investigation is ongoing. In 2023, HTU began a sex trafficking investigation related …

Police Scotland urged to probe ‘online mega-brothels’ over sex trafficking claims

Edinburgh MP calls for ugent criminal investigation to be launched into biggest sex trafficking operation in modern Scottish history Police Scotland has been urged to launch a criminal investigation into online "mega-brothels" offering women for …

Billboard campaign on I-79 raises awareness of sex trafficking ahead of NFL Draft

Rights 4 Girls has launched a billboard campaign on Interstate 79 in Bridgeville to raise awareness about sex trafficking during the NFL Draft.Drivers on Interstate 79 North in Bridgeville this week will see billboards alerting the public to the issue of …

Selah Freedom advocate, survivor discusses link between child abuse, grooming and sex trafficking

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and advocates say recognizing abuse and exploitation early can be critical in stopping what can become a pathway to grooming and sex trafficking. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and …

Ex-teacher sentenced for sex trafficking

MANCHESTER, N.H.- A former teacher and Navy ROTC instructor at Manchester West High School was sentenced to13 years in prison in connection with a sex trafficking case. Stacey Lancaster, 46, of Hudson was sentenced Monday for attempting to sex traffic a 12 …

Investigation into massage parlors in Alaska leads to arrests on felony sex trafficking charges

Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested seven people in Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley last week on charges of sex trafficking after a yearlong investigation found that multiple massage parlors were fronts for criminal enterprises. “Human …

Former Manchester teacher sentenced to 13 years for attempted child sex trafficking

ONLINE LIVE IN HAVERHILL. KENDRA BROADUS, WMUR NEWS NINE. A FORMER MANCHESTER TEACHER WILL SPEND THE NEXT 13 YEARS IN PRISON IN CONNECTION TO A SEX TRAFFICKING CASE. 47 YEAR OLD STACEY LANCASTER OF HUDSON, WAS SENTENCED TODAY FOR ATTEMPTING TO SEX …

Educator caught in N.H. child sex trafficking sting sentenced to more than 13 years in prison

A former high school educator who was convicted of attempted sex trafficking for arranging to pay for an encounter with a 12-year-old girl at a hotel in Manchester, N.H., was sentenced Monday to more than 13 years in federal prison. Stacey Ray Lancaster, …

Michael Jackson Child Sexual-Abuse Allegations: A Timeline

In February of this year, four adult siblings filed a bombshell child sex-trafficking lawsuit against the estate of Michael Jackson. Brought by Frank, Dominic, Marie-Nicole, and Aldo Cascio, the suit — which accused Jackson of being a “serial child …

Sex Trafficking Indictment Shows New Tech in Oldest Profession

At first glance, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg’s recent annoucement about the indictment of Matthew Richardson, a.k.a. “Mister,” 40, for sex trafficking might not seem so unusual. Manhattan is one of the commercial sex capitals of the world and, while this …

Human trafficking simulation puts training to the test

A conference against human trafficking wrapped up in Billings Wednesday. For the final day, participants at the Greater Rockies Immersive Training Conference, or GRIT, applied what they’ve learned to a mock case of child trafficking. Terri Markham with co- …

Not All About The Benjamins: Sean Combs’ $100M Defamation Suit Against NBCU Thrown Out

Still awaiting a ruling from a trio of U.S. Court of Appeals judges over his criminal case, the incarcerated Sean “Diddy” Combs got some bad legal news Wednesday: A New York judge just threw out the Bad Boy Records founder’s $100 million defamation lawsuit …

'Unfireable' National Virtual Book Launch Takes Aim at AI Layoff Era

Award-winning CEO Dr. Velma Trayham launches “Unfireable” April 30, bringing leaders together to help workers protect identity in an AI economy. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence reshapes work …

Folks Launches All-in-One HR and Payroll Platform Designed for Canadian Businesses

Built for companies operating across Canadian provinces, Folks is an all-in-one HRIS that simplifies recruitment & HR management while ensuring payroll accuracy QUEBEC, QUEBEC, CANADA, April 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Folks, a leading Canadian …

Army Veteran and Counselor Leartis Day Unveils Raw Poetic Collection 'Black Culture Blues'

A Youngstown native navigates the intersections of heritage, heartache, and healing through a powerful rhythmic lens on the Black experience. YOUNGSTOWN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leartis Day’s debut poetry …

Mary’s Meals Premieres Lettie, a Powerful Film on How School Meals Spark Lasting Change

BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary’s Meals premieres its new film, Lettie, which revisits the story of a young girl in Malawi who was featured in its 2012 award-winning documentary Child 31, and whose …

Shriners Children’s Names World-Renowned Pediatric Surgeon Scott H. Kozin M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

Transition signals continued growth, innovation and expanded access to pediatric specialty care worldwide TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shriners Children’s has named internationally renowned pediatric hand surgeon Scott …

Canine Companions® Honors 2025 Volunteer Award Winners Amid Global Service Dog Shortage

Less than 1% of people with a disability have a service dog and demand is growing SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canine Companions, the nation’s first and largest provider of service dogs for people with …

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County Appoints New Chief Development Officer

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, children, and families …

PraDa Law Announces Launch of Perdon.com, an AI-Powered Platform Designed to Help Explore Immigration Relief in Minutes

New platform combines artificial intelligence with attorney-guided insight to help users understand possible immigration options in today’s rapidly changing MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PraDa Law today announced …

Eastside Counseling Center Expands Couples Counseling in Bellevue

Eastside Counseling Center introduces expanded couples counseling services to help partners strengthen communication & rebuild connection. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eastside Counseling Center has expanded its …

Eastside Counseling Center Expands Teen & Adolescent Counseling Services in Bellevue

ECC strengthens its therapy offerings for teens navigating stress, identity, school pressure, relationships, and emotional overwhelm. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eastside Counseling Center has expanded its teen and …

Saudi Arabia's financial talent development gains momentum as sector expands

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oxford Business Group's latest interview with the Financial Academy examines the growing importance of human capital in supporting the Kingdom's evolving financial services industry …

Australia's NDIS Failing Due to Structural Design Flaws, Not Lack of Regulation, Says Disability Advocate

More regulation will not fix a system that has stripped away professional judgement, local decision‑making, and meaningful accountability AUSTRALIA, April 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Disability Sector Advocate and Founder of Developing …

FAC: Discussions without action are meaningless, Oxfam reaction

Over 60+ organisations, including Oxfam, recently demanded a suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen proposed a number of measures in September including the suspension of the trade component …

'Reflections on Progress: Courting Challenges' Exhibition Offers Insight on Global Themes Exploring Social Justice

Marking a significant moment as the New York Society of Women Artists — NYSWA launches its second century advocating for women’s rights in the arts. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflections on Progress: …

Voices of Note Continues 2026 Season with Pride Month Programming in Cobb County

Season includes a special Smyrna Pride performance by Atlanta Women’s Chorus and a closing act of the celebration from Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus at Mable House ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voices of Note, the …

Libraries Without Borders US Celebrates National Library Week and World Book Day with Week-Long Literacy Campaign

Multi-day partnership programming with Richmond Public Library and local organizations brings free books and literacy programming to families across the city RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libraries Without Borders US …

Sikhs in Clinical Research Highlights Community Engagement Efforts to Improve Health and Research Literacy

LAKE ZURICH, IL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sikhs in Clinical Research (SICR), a community-focused organization dedicated to improving representation in healthcare and clinical research, is highlighting the importance of …

Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province

Approximately 136,000 people, representing around 17,000 households in the districts of Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal, have faced severe shortages of food, health care and basic household items for the past two months due to insecurity and restricted access. …

Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures - 2026

Since the escalation of the armed conflict in Lebanon in March 2026, ICRC teams have supported authorities and local actors, assisted communities in urgent need, and engaged in confidential dialogue with relevant parties. They have trained responders, …

Living Cities Convenes City and Capital Leaders for ‘Rewiring Capital for Strong Local Economies’ Webinar Series

The latest session explores how cities partner with community-based lenders to expand small-business access to capital. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advancing its commitment to expanding equitable access to capital, …