Here is your weekly roundup of human trafficking stories in the news.
Child abuse bill advances
A bill in Hawaii has been introduced to require clergy, commercial film & print image processors, and commercial computer technicians to report potential child abuse situations. It mentions that Hawaii “is one of only a handful of states that do not include members of the clergy as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.”
9 arrested in connection with child sex trafficking ring in Ohio
9 men were arrested in Ohio for allegedly trading drugs to sexually exploit children. One of the men was arrested in March after offering to pay $80 for access to a 7-year-old girl. Child sex trafficking is happening in our communities here in the U.S., and we need to spread awareness about the issue so we can stop it.
2 accused of possessing child pornography in Orange County
Two men were arrested in Orange County for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. One of the men, 28 years old, was accused of having thousands of inappropriate videos and pictures of children.
Child porn charges filed against 2 Utah men; bomb-making materials found in their home
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provided Utah law enforcement with a tip about an IP address that was connected with child sexual abuse material. Police executed a search warrant and arrested two men who possessed multiple pictures of child sexual abuse.
DOJ: Bristol, Va. man pleads guilty to child pornography charges after sending lewd photos to undercover agent
A man in Virginia believed he was messaging a 14 year old girl on the app Kik, when in reality it was an undercover police officer. The suspect sent inappropriate images to the “girl” and also sent other pictures of child sexual abuse. He was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison.
O.U.R. was not involved in these stories unless specified.
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How can a 73 year old woman with health problems help?
Do what I just did… Donate on a monthly basis. When I came upon Tim Ballard’s conversation with Candace Owen, I was and still am heart sick that this kind of unimaginable human slavery is happening. I can’t do much, but I can pray and donate.
My prayers are with you and the children, the families, the attackers.
Siempre voy orar por ustedes y por todas las personas necesitadas, mil gracias y que Dios los bendiga GRANDEMENTE
I will find a way to help more than I can now…..
I watched the documentary last night and I was sickened to learn America was #1 in child porn and number of actual pedofiles who are looking to pay to rape children. The documentary is very eye opening to say the least and should be seen by every parent. It makes the point that though most of us are aware this is happening we have never had looked at or knew the extent of this satanic evil act of terror being perpetrated upon helpless children around the world. After seeing this there is no way I can not get involved to help put an end to this. This should be top priority at every church denomination who follows Jesus Christ. My prayers for the UGR team for its continued success.