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Boston.com
1 day ago
US news

A Massachusetts woman accused of running a high-end brothel network pleads guilty

Han Lee pleaded guilty to operating a brothel network catering to wealthy clients, highlighting issues of sex trafficking and legal accountability. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Gardai may need more powers to arrest men paying for sex, as review of anti-prostitution law ready 'within weeks'

Ruhama advocates for expanded police powers to enforce a 2017 law against paying for sex to combat trafficking and exploitation effectively. [ more ]
Padailypost
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Brothel kingpin gets 8 years in prison

A Palo Alto couple involved in a brothel network received prison and house arrest sentences after exploiting women for profit. [ more ]
Newsmax
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Block Overrun With Hookers, Shoplifters 'Getting Worse'

The Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens is overwhelmed by increasing crime, including shoplifting and prostitution, causing distress among residents and local business owners. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 weeks ago
New York City

DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison

Michael Lacey, founder of Backpage, received a five-year prison sentence for money laundering linked to facilitating prostitution through his site. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Backpage.com founder sentenced to 5 years in prison as shocking allegations swirl

Michael Lacey, founder of Backpage.com, received five years in prison for money laundering amid allegations of promoting prostitution through classified ads. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 day ago
US news

A Massachusetts woman accused of running a high-end brothel network pleads guilty

Han Lee pleaded guilty to operating a brothel network catering to wealthy clients, highlighting issues of sex trafficking and legal accountability. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Gardai may need more powers to arrest men paying for sex, as review of anti-prostitution law ready 'within weeks'

Ruhama advocates for expanded police powers to enforce a 2017 law against paying for sex to combat trafficking and exploitation effectively. [ more ]
Padailypost
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Brothel kingpin gets 8 years in prison

A Palo Alto couple involved in a brothel network received prison and house arrest sentences after exploiting women for profit. [ more ]
Newsmax
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Block Overrun With Hookers, Shoplifters 'Getting Worse'

The Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens is overwhelmed by increasing crime, including shoplifting and prostitution, causing distress among residents and local business owners. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 weeks ago
New York City

DOJ declares victory over Backpage as judge sends founder Lacey to prison

Michael Lacey, founder of Backpage, received a five-year prison sentence for money laundering linked to facilitating prostitution through his site. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Backpage.com founder sentenced to 5 years in prison as shocking allegations swirl

Michael Lacey, founder of Backpage.com, received five years in prison for money laundering amid allegations of promoting prostitution through classified ads. [ more ]
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Mission Local
9 months ago
Mission District

SF 'playing Whac-a-mole' with prostitution in Mission District

Residents of Shotwell Street are experiencing an increase in prostitution activity and tensions since the closure of Capp Street to through traffic.
Residents have safety concerns and are facing threats and property damage as a result of the influx of sex workers and johns to their neighborhood. [ more ]
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