Human Trafficking

U.S. Sees Phils.' Progress on Curbing Trafficking (New America Media)

16 May 2008

The U.S. State Department noted that the Philippine government is making progress in curbing human trafficking.

Official: N.J. potentially hotbed for trafficking (Asbury Park Press)

16 May 2008

New Jersey has the potential to be one of the country's major entry and transit states for human trafficking due to its location, which includes easy access to air and seaports, said Viktoria Kristiansson, state deputy attorney general in the Division of Criminal Justice.

Human Trafficking Charges Upgraded (WTVQ Lexington)

15 May 2008

More trouble for a Tennessee man arrested in connection with a human trafficking case. Lexington police arrested 45-year-old Calvin Walker, in December, after investigators say he recruited two women from Arkansas to meet him in Lexington. Police say he then forced them to work in bad conditions and took their money. Walker was originally charged with promoting human trafficking, but a ...