Tag: sex_trafficking

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Trafficking and Fentanyl Death

9 Jul 2026 1:12 p.m. · Source: FBI

Damien D. Gambrell received a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and leading a fentanyl distribution operation that resulted in a death, highlighting the severe consequences of his criminal activities across multiple states.

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 11 Illegal Aliens in Multi-State Trafficking Case

6 Jul 2026 8:30 p.m. · Source: FBI

Eleven illegal aliens from Venezuela and Colombia face federal charges for sex, drug, and firearm trafficking following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation, with ten arrested across four states.

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DHS Operation Nabs Gang Members in Los Angeles Sex Trafficking Bust

6 Jul 2026 5:21 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

A Homeland Security Task Force operation in Los Angeles led to the arrest of ten Hoover Criminals Gang members on sex trafficking, racketeering, and other charges, identifying at least 51 victims, some as young as 14.

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Presque Isle Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking and Enticement of Minors

2 Jul 2026 1:49 p.m. · Source: FBI

Joseph Maile, 27, of Presque Isle, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and enticement of minors. He used Snap to solicit sexual images and offer money for sex, now facing 10 to 25 years in prison.

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Tampa Man Sentenced to Over 33 Years for Sex Trafficking

29 May 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: FBI

Tampa resident Demontrae Fagan received a 33-year, 9-month federal prison sentence for sex trafficking three victims. He used force, threats, and drugs, exploiting them for commercial sexual activity, as revealed in court documents.

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Bissonnet Sex Trafficker Convicted for Exploiting Adults and Children

26 May 2026 5:11 p.m. · Source: FBI

Jonathan Smith-Byrd, 35, was convicted by a federal jury in Houston for sex trafficking adults and children, using force and fraud on the Bissonnet "track" and across state lines. He faces life in prison.

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Violent Sex Trafficking Ring Dismantled, DHS Emphasizes Mental Health Impact and Prevention

19 May 2026 9:56 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

A violent sex trafficking ring in Alabama received nearly 120 years in sentences. The DHS highlights the deep mental health impacts on victims and the critical role of school staff in identifying and reporting exploitation.

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Maryland Man Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges in Florida

15 May 2026 3:38 p.m. · Source: FBI

Brandon Sartor, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, faces federal sex trafficking charges in Florida. He allegedly compelled two women into commercial sex acts and transported them across state lines, facing a potential life sentence.

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ICE Arrests Individuals Convicted of Murder, Sex Trafficking, and Child Abuse During Police Week

14 May 2026 3:32 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

During Police Week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes, including murder, sex trafficking, and child sexual abuse, across multiple states.

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Florida Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking

5 Feb 2026 1:11 p.m. · Source: FBI

Delon Richard Smith, 47, of Daytona, received a 327-month prison sentence for sex trafficking two women. He pleaded guilty to charges including sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and conspiracy.

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Media Monitor: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Found Guilty on Two Charges

2 Jul 2025 5:15 p.m. · Source: Guardian Australia

The Guardian reports Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on two charges in New York. The outlet also notes concerns about Australian banks and a city's giant pear bid.

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