Tag: Human Trafficking

Woman Possibly Kidnapped From Bus at Gunpoint in East Los Angeles

A woman was possibly kidnapped while boarding a bus in East Los Angeles, authorities said May 23. The incident occurred about 8:40 p.m. Monday in the 3800 block of East Third Street where a man confronted the victim from behind as she attempted to board a Montebello Transit bus, according to the Los Angeles County…


New York Democrats Call on Biden to Fast Track Illegal Alien Work Permits

Top New York Democrats have called on President Joe Biden to grant work permits to unemployed illegal aliens residing in NYC. Mayor of New York City Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler of New York held a May 22 press conference in Brooklyn with progressive labor and business leaders, reported Politico. The leading…


Deutsche Bank to Pay $75 Million to Settle Lawsuit Bought by Victims of Jeffrey Epstein: Lawyers

Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by alleged sexual abuse victims of disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, lawyers have confirmed. The settlement resolves a class-action suit filed by two women, referred to as “Jane Doe” against the banks in November last year. New York federal judge Jed Rakoff…


DeSantis Signs Bills Strengthening Fight Against Human Trafficking

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four bills on May 16 continuing the state’s crackdown on human trafficking—including provisions toughening penalties, expanding public awareness outreach to halfway houses and foster homes, and extending laws to cover businesses such as hotels and strip clubs that may benefit from it. Arrests for human trafficking, primarily of women and…


10 Men Arrested in Ohio in Human Trafficking Operation, Illegal Immigrant Among Them

Ten men were recently arrested on charges related to human trafficking in North Olmsted, Ohio, as part of a sting operation. Among them was an illegal immigrant and a middle school teacher. “Yesterday was a banner day for the task force,” Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said on May 12. “Their commitment to wiping out…


IN-DEPTH: What Happens to Unaccompanied Minors Who Illegally Enter the US

With thousands of people entering the United States illegally, every town is a potential border town faced with absorbing large influxes of illegal immigrants who will need food, shelter, clothing, and money. Some are bused to large cities far from the border, some have been flown—often in the middle of the night—to a myriad of…


Nonprofit Battling Sex Exploitation Continues Fight in Los Angeles

As sexual exploitation increases on the streets of Los Angeles after the passing of some recent California laws, a local nonprofit continues to search for women in need of help. “For outreach, consistency is key,” After Hours Ministry Executive Director Mari Clark told The Epoch Times. “The victims out there need to know that there…


LIVE 2 PM ET: Huge Rally in Austin Demands Action on Southern Border Crisis

People rally to demand elected leaders take action to end the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border at the Texas Capitol in Austin from 2:00 p.m. ET on April 29. Key speakers include: guitarist Ted Nugent, award-winning journalist Lara Logan, NHCLC President and CEO Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas); PragerU personality CJ…


LIVE NOW: Huge Rally in Austin Demands Action on Southern Border Crisis

People rally to demand elected leaders take action to end the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border at the Texas Capitol in Austin from 2:00 p.m. ET on April 29. Key speakers include: guitarist Ted Nugent, award-winning journalist Lara Logan, NHCLC President and CEO Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas); PragerU personality CJ…


Huge Rally in Austin Demands Action on Southern Border Crisis

People rally to demand elected leaders take action to end the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border at the Texas Capitol in Austin from 2:00 p.m. ET on April 29. Key speakers include: guitarist Ted Nugent, award-winning journalist Lara Logan, NHCLC President and CEO Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas); PragerU personality CJ…