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Human Trafficking Spreading In Calif.

The number of people identified as victims of human trafficking in California has increased steadily since 2010 as the crime has become a growing threat, California Attorney General Kamala Harris reported Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/16

Cop-Turned-Pastor On A Mission To Rescue Human Trafficking Victims In OC

It’s the last thing young women selling themselves for sex are expecting: a pastor who prays for them and leaves them with a condom – with an emergency number written on it. The girls can call if they want to get out.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/11/13

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Man Sentenced In Human Smuggler Murder Case

An Orange County judge has sentenced a man to 25 years to life in prison for the murder and attempted murder of two smugglers of illegal immigrants during a human-trafficking exchange.

2012/03/17

Couple Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Filipino Nationals Into The US

A Paso Robles couple pleaded guilty today to federal charges of harboring Filipino nationals who were smuggled into the United States and employed in elder care facilities.

2011/05/06

Leroy Bragg is accused of kidnapping and forcing young girls into prostitution.

Dad To Ask Other Victims Of Suspected Pimp To Come Forward

The father of a 14-year-old girl who was kidnapped and forced into prostitution will hold a news conference to ask for other possible victims of a suspected pimp to come forward.

2010/10/03