Category: Human Trafficking

In the Sean Combs Case, Echoes of the Tack Taken Against Other Powerful Men

Federal authorities are prosecuting Mr. Combs under sex trafficking and racketeering laws, which were used to successfully prosecute R. Kelly and Keith Raniere in earlier abuse cases.
Sean Combs Must Stay in Jail Until Trial After Judge Rejects Appeal

The judge said Mr. Combs posed a risk of witness tampering and was a danger to the community while awaiting his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
Sean Combs Arrested in Manhattan After Grand Jury Indictment

The music mogul has been under mounting scrutiny since a 2023 lawsuit by his former girlfriend, Cassie, accused him of sex trafficking and years of abuse.
He Was Lured by a Promising Job, but Was Forced to Scam People

A Ugandan man named Jalil Muyeke traveled to Thailand for a promising job opportunity. He ended up being trafficked into a cybercrime operation.
Swiss Judge Set to Rule in Hinduja Family Human-Trafficking Trial

The Hinduja family has denied allegations against four members that they trafficked domestic workers from India and exploited them at their villa in Geneva.
Swiss Judge Set to Rule in Hinduja Family Human-Trafficking Trial

The Hinduja family has denied allegations against four members that they trafficked domestic workers from India and exploited them at their villa in Geneva.
Why Is Sean Combs the Subject of a Homeland Security Investigation?

The department has a division that often directs inquiries into sex trafficking allegations, like those cited in recent lawsuits against Mr. Combs.
What We Know About Sean Combs Lawsuits, Raids and Federal Investigation

Federal agents executed search warrants at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, and he faces several civil lawsuits accusing him of rape and sexual assault.
The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

The agency will be the first in the federal government to roll out a comprehensive plan to integrate the technology into a variety of uses, from fighting crime to helping disaster survivors.
Two of Epstein’s Closest Advisers Are Sued by His Victims

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant and his personal lawyer were accused of enabling the disgraced financier’s sex trafficking.
Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say Yes.

After senators grilled the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X and others, there may be momentum to pass rules to safeguard the internet’s youngest users, some said.
Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex

In the court filing, the woman also says Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in a 2014 encounter that she believes was set up by Mr. Dolan. Both men denied her accusations.