/tags/sex-trafficking sex trafficking en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:12 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-13/miami-herald-journalist-who-broke-jeffrey-epstein-case-tells-wlrn-feds-cannot-ignore-crimes-victims In an exclusive interview with SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±, Miami Herald investigative reporter Julie Brown said millions of newly released documents related to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case is a litmus test of the American justice system’s ability to protect its most vulnerable citizens. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:12 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-13/miami-herald-journalist-who-broke-jeffrey-epstein-case-tells-wlrn-feds-cannot-ignore-crimes-victims Carlton Gillespie, Jimena Romero and Sergio R. Bustos /law-justice/2026-01-28/witness-at-miami-real-estate-brothers-sex-trafficking-trial-tells-about-night-of-horror The first witness at the sex trafficking trial of three brothers, two of them real estate agents from Miami, told a New York jury that the thrill of joining a party at actor Zac Efron's apartment turned into a nightmare when she was repeatedly raped by one of the brothers. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:37:42 GMT /law-justice/2026-01-28/witness-at-miami-real-estate-brothers-sex-trafficking-trial-tells-about-night-of-horror Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumesiter | Associated Press /law-justice/2025-11-21/in-matt-gaetz-scandal-circumstances-left-girl-vulnerable-to-exploitation A 17-year-old with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men. She wants the public to have a fuller understanding of how she was victimized. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:08:33 GMT /law-justice/2025-11-21/in-matt-gaetz-scandal-circumstances-left-girl-vulnerable-to-exploitation Michael S. Schmidt | The New York Times /law-justice/2025-01-16/alexander-brothers-bail-sex-trafficking-case A federal judge in New York City says two luxury real estate brokers and their brother accused of raping dozens of women over two decades will remain in jail to await their trial on sex trafficking charges. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-16/alexander-brothers-bail-sex-trafficking-case Larry Neumeister | The Associated Press /law-justice/2024-12-12/real-estate-broker-twin A prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother have appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault charges. Another brother who co-founded the real estate firm is also charged in what federal officials call a longtime sex trafficking scheme. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:55:58 GMT /law-justice/2024-12-12/real-estate-broker-twin Curt Anderson | Associated Press /news/2022-06-28/ghislaine-maxwell-will-be-sentenced-today-she-faces-up-to-55-years-in-prison Maxwell, 60, could be sentenced to up to 55 years in prison — the most concrete punishment yet for the sex-trafficking conspiracy she operated with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:57:36 GMT /news/2022-06-28/ghislaine-maxwell-will-be-sentenced-today-she-faces-up-to-55-years-in-prison Bill Chappell /2021-12-29/ghislaine-maxwell-found-guilty-of-helping-jeffrey-epstein-sexually-abuse-girls The British socialite was accused of procuring underage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. After six days of deliberation, a federal jury found her guilty on five of six counts. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 22:46:44 GMT /2021-12-29/ghislaine-maxwell-found-guilty-of-helping-jeffrey-epstein-sexually-abuse-girls Jasmine Garsd, Vanessa Romo /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-28/the-ghislaine-maxwell-trial-is-about-to-begin-heres-what-to-watch-for Opening statements in the highly anticipated trial of Ghislaine Maxwell begin on Monday in a Manhattan federal court. This is what the defense is expected to say, and what we're waiting to find out. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:01:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-28/the-ghislaine-maxwell-trial-is-about-to-begin-heres-what-to-watch-for Jasmine Garsd /2021-09-27/r-kelly-found-guilty-of-racketeering-and-sex-trafficking A jury found the disgraced R&B star guilty of charges that included sexual exploitation of a child, racketeering and sex trafficking. He faces a possible sentence of 10 years to life in prison. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:31:54 GMT /2021-09-27/r-kelly-found-guilty-of-racketeering-and-sex-trafficking Anastasia Tsioulcas /podcast/sundial/2021-01-08/congresswoman-lois-frankel-on-capitol-chaos-sex-trafficking-and-covid-staying-fit-while-working-from-home Congresswoman Lois Frankel on Wednesday's attack on Capitol Hill. The Coronavirus pandemic has worsened sex trafficking in South Florida. We get tips and tricks on working out from home during quarantine. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:38:00 GMT /podcast/sundial/2021-01-08/congresswoman-lois-frankel-on-capitol-chaos-sex-trafficking-and-covid-staying-fit-while-working-from-home Chris Remington, Danny Rivero