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Jul 10, 2015

Two Arrests Made In Southeast For Child Sex Trafficking

A 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were charged in the case.

Nov 07, 2014

Council Committee Postpones Vote On Contributory Negligence, Moves Forward With Child Sex Trafficking Bill

There’s major disagreement over something called “joint and several liability.”

Oct 09, 2014

D.C. Cop Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Forcing Minors Into Sex Trade

He will be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

Oct 06, 2014

Prosecutors Say Plea Deal, Not Public Trial Best For D.C. Cop’s Young Victims

A D.C. cop forced two minor victims into the sex trade, but may serve just eight years.

Sep 03, 2014

D.C. Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Prostituting, Sexually Abusing Young Teen

The 33-year-old will also register as a sex offender.

Feb 19, 2011

MS-13 Member Charged with Sex Trafficking in Alexandria

Alexander Rivas, 18, has been charged with running a prostitution ring involving underage girls. Rivas, a member of the MS-13 gang, allegedly transported teenage girls who had run away from their homes into the D.C. area to work as prostitutes. A 17-year-old girl involved in the prostitution ring reported to investigators that Rivas would carry a machete, which he called “his wife,” with him when he took her to prostitution appointments. Federal prosecutors say that…

 
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