Sex Trafficking

• 4 teens rescued following human trafficking investigation in Edmonton

  Two men and a 17-year-old youth were charged on Oct. 12 following a lengthy investigation which ALERT says revealed the victims involved were underage.

  Crime

  Nov 30
  
• Montreal billionaire sex case: Accuser loses bid to freeze Robert Miller’s assets

  A Superior Court justice ruled that the applicant failed to prove the risk that Robert Miller would disappear or hide his assets if he loses a court case brought against him.

  Crime

  Nov 27
  
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• How an Ontario survivor is looking to help others escape sex trafficking

  A sex trafficking survivor is hoping her new business can help other victims of sex trafficking feel loved and supported.

  Canada

  Nov 7
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• Tim Ballard, ‘Sound of Freedom’ subject, sued for sexual abuse by 5 women

  Tim Ballard's undercover exploits rescuing children from traffickers inspired 'Sound of Freedom.' Now, 5 women say he used those sting operations to coerce them into sex acts.

  U.S. News

  Oct 11
• Assault by suffocation charge laid after Ontario woman refuses sex trafficking demands

  The woman was isolated by the suspect, made to be financially dependent on him and encouraged to perform sex acts before she was assaulted at an Airbnb, London, Ont., police say.

  Crime

  Oct 6
• Toronto Police seek further possible victims of alleged sex-trafficker

  On Sept. 28, Temidayo Olasusi, 33, was arrested and charged with the sex-trafficking of an adult female victim, police say.

  Crime

  Oct 5
• Ontario court dismisses sex workers’ Charter challenge, advocates pleased

  The Ontario Superior Court has decided to uphold the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act after a constitutional challenge from an alliance of sex worker advocates.

  Politics

  Sep 18
• Sharp-eyed motel clerk saves 2 girls from human trafficking in Florida

  The hotel clerk observed two young girls sitting on a bed with a condom nearby inside a man's room.

  U.S. News

  Aug 9
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• Alberta pledges $4M for office to help fight human trafficking

  The province says it involves multiple areas such as sex trafficking, labour trafficking and the trafficking of organs.

  Crime

  Jul 28
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• 29-year-old Mississauga man charged with sex trafficking of teen, police say

  Peel Regional Police say they have charged a man with several sex trafficking offences after a teenager was allegedly forced into the sex trade.

  Crime

  Jul 6