Sex trafficking remains a critical issue on Long Island, with no child immune to victimization. A recent investigation revealed systemic failures that allowed these crimes to occur. A notable case involved a 14-year-old girl who disappeared and was found on a yacht, highlighting the serious nature of local trafficking. Alleged perpetrators include ordinary people, making the situation even more alarming. In total, 23 individuals face charges related to sex trafficking and child exploitation, indicating the extent of the problem in the community.
No child is immune to becoming a victim of sex trafficking, no matter socioeconomic status, race, or location, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The widely publicized case of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl, found on a yacht early this year after disappearing for nearly a month, took the issue of child sex trafficking on Long Island out of the shadows.
The alleged perpetrators are people who could be our neighbors.
Twenty-three people have been charged in two states in connection with the alleged rape and sexual assault of minors.
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