On Thursday, a U.S. judge denied bail to Jeffrey Epstein, who will remain in jail pending trial. Epstein is in jail on charges of sex trafficking dozens of underage girls. He was petitioning to be released to his Manhattan mansion under house arrest. Epstein is being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center. MCC is a fortress-like … [Read more...]
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Can Civil Litigation Help Curb Human Sex Trafficking?
Human sex trafficking has the dubious distinction of being one of the fastest growing crimes in the world – as well as one of the hardest to stop. But a new, somewhat unusual legal strategy is showing great promise in fighting a terrible industry. Instead of focusing on criminal prosecution, victims are filing civil lawsuits. How can civil … [Read more...]
Sexual Predator Jeffrey Epstein’s Multiple Connections to Donald Trump
Donald Trump speaking in Washington, D.C. (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC 2.0) On July 8, police in New Jersey arrested money manager Jeffrey Epstein on charges of sex trafficking of minors, which could carry a potential sentence of up to 45 years in prison. It was a stunning turn of events for one of the nation's most notorious convicted sex … [Read more...]
Self-Help Guru And Sex Trafficker Keith Raniere Found Guilty On Seven Charges
A leader of a sex-slave ring was found guilty Wednesday of seven charges against him. Nxivm leader Keith Raniere was was convicted of sex trafficking and forced labor conspiracy. Prosecutors say Raniere, known by his followers as "Vanguard," kept a ring of 15 to 20 women sex slaves branded with his initials. Former members say that leaders … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Alleges Facebook is Apathetic About Human Trafficking
A Texas woman and human trafficking victim has filed a seven-figure lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that the social media giant has systematically failed to take steps to prevent its website from being used as a tragically effective tool for traffickers. Though the woman is identified only as “Jane Doe” in media reports, her attorney, Annie … [Read more...]
Where Will The Investigation Into Jeffrey Epstein Go Now?
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died of an apparent suicide while in federal custody. Now, questions remain concerning what will happen to the investigation into his charges of sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy. Two former federal prosecutors cast doubt on the prevailing conspiracy theory that he was murdered by one of his … [Read more...]
Former Prosecutor Disputes Acosta’s Claims of Victory in Epstein Case
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is being slammed for his role in a sweetheart plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein is a billionaire, recently indicted for sex trafficking minors. On Tuesday, Acosta tried defending his decision to give Epstein a light jail sentence. He claimed Epstein would have walked free if Acosta hadn't intervened as … [Read more...]
2018’s Most Shocking Celebrity Legal Problems and Arrests
Being a celebrity doesn't mean you're above the law. Here are some of 2018's most shocking celebrity arrests and run-ins with the law. Alec Baldwin - Assault Over a Parking SpaceAmy Schumer - Protesting Brett KavanaughIce-T - Not Paying a Bridge TollAllison Mack - Human Sex TraffickingVince Vaughn - D.U.I.Amanda Stanton - Domestic … [Read more...]
Good Samaritan Act Gone Bad
How The Foundation of the Modern Internet Is Drawing Scrutiny and Raising Hard Questions in the Age of Online Harassment Organized harassment campaigns have targeted prominent journalists and others who have less access to publicity and other resources with which to fight back, and there's no reason to expect these campaigns will stop. The … [Read more...]
White House Censors the CDC
In 2007, the US Supreme Court issued a decision asking the EPA to determine whether greenhouse gases could “reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.” The agency went to work, seeking an answer to the Justices’ question. There were those who earnestly sought an answer, and there were those who sought to interfere with this … [Read more...]