Prostitution
Man Paid for Sex With Underage Girl to 'Satisfy Needs,' Judge Says
Owen James Sigley, 66, replied to an online advertisement to have intercourse with a 15-year-old girl.
Sex Workers Say They Risk Starvation Because of COVID-19 Lockdown
Some of the most vulnerable women in society face the choice of either working in dangerous conditions or starvation, they say.
Man Arrested for Trying to Pay for Prostitute With Hamburger
Police arrested Dominic Calderon on Tuesday for solicitation after he allegedly attempted to pay an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute with a hamburger.
San Francisco's New DA Will Not Prosecute Prostitution, Public Urination
Chesa Boudin said other quality-of-life crimes would also not be prosecuted when he took office, including public camping offences targeting the homeless.
Ohio County to Offer Panic Button Service to Sex Workers, Addicts
Franklin County in Ohio is planning on offering first-of-its kind panic buttons early next year to ease overdose deaths and offer help for sex workers who may encounter drug overdoses or violence.
Border Patrol Agent Arrested For Soliciting Transgender Immigrant
"Garcia-Garcia stated she had resorted to prostitution because of difficulty obtaining legitimate employment due to being transgender and (an undocumented immigrant)."
Florida Prostitute and Escort Rental Website Now Owned by the Feds
The call-girl website allowed customers to casually browse and, for a nominal fee, they could read and write reviews for prostitutes. In addition, they could privately message prostitutes who were readily available.
William Cash, Massachusetts' Most Wanted Man, Convicted
Cash was convicted Friday for causing the death of one man, and wounding a second, when they tried to prevent Cash from luring a woman into a prostitution ring.
Elizabeth Warren Joins Those Who Want to Decriminalize Sex Work
"Sex workers, like all workers, deserve autonomy but they are particularly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse and hardship," the senator said.
Detroit Serial Killer? Police Say Suspect Is Targeting Women in Their 50s
Three victims have been found partially clothed in vacant buildings and in various stages of decomposition.
Trump Watched Super Bowl With Spa Founder Tied to Probe
Yang and relatives gave over $42,000 to the Trump Victory PAC and over $16,000 to Trump's campaign.
Patriots Owner Charged With Soliciting Prostitution
Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, was captured on camera allegedly receiving sexual acts at a spa, according to the Jupiter, Florida, Police Department.
Texas Pastor Replaced Over Prostitution Allegations
"The major sin involved was being with prostitutes, and then there were also marijuana and gambling," Steven Anderson said.
'Pimp' Nabbed for Forcing Missing Teen to Turn Tricks
Ishi Woney, 23, of New York City, was arrested in New Jersey for allegedly forcing two women into prostitution, including a Pennsylvania teen who hadn't been seen for more than a year.
Police Smash Black Magic Prostitution Ring
Investigators believe items related to the Santeria religion were confiscated by traffickers and used "to coerce" the victims.
Son of Ex-Supreme Court Justice Tied to Sex Trafficking
If convicted, Pascal Calogero III, son of former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Pascal Calogero Jr., faces a maximum term of life imprisonment.
Venezuelan Women Turning to Prostitution to Survive
In one brothel in the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, 58 of the 60 women were from neighboring Venezuela.
Basketball Players Sent Home for Hiring Prostitutes
The players reportedly went out wearing team tracksuits and ended up in a hotel with four sex workers.
Presidential Sash Stolen While Guard Was in Brothel
The guard said he noticed the priceless sash and medal were missing after visiting "a number of these different establishments."
Feds Bring Down Interstate Prostitution Ring
Susan Bashir, 41, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, pleaded guilty last week at Boston's federal court to interstate prostitution and money laundering conspiracy charges as part of a "long-running prostitution ring" with four other suspects.
Sex Workers Forced to Ditch Twitter For Alternatives
"We have already seen sites like Reddit, Craigslist and Skype begin to change their terms and silence or ban us from their platforms. Particularly in the U.S., these sites are absolutely vital to sex workers."
Seaside Town Plans 'Mega Brothel' In Abandoned Hangar
The "Hangar d'Amour" will also include a bar and brewery for its patrons.
American Retiree Arrested for Running Facebook Brothel
"He has been operating for at least 10 years," Colonel Jirabhob Bhuridej said.
Cabinet Member's Secretary Caught Selling Sex
The woman boasted to a client she knew everything about her boss's whereabouts, and said she would "love to get sacked" for having sex on his desk.
Backpage Shutdown Devastates Sex Workers
"Some people will ride it out, some people will be supported by their regulars, and some people will die."
Refugee Girls Forced Into Prostitution in Uganda
A network of pimps has been advertising refugee women and girls to buyers, some of whom are high-ranking government officials.
Paris's First Sex Doll Brothel Threatened With Closure
The business has three dolls and resides at an unknown location, which is only revealed once a customer has paid for a session.
Pope Francis Compares Prostitution to Torture
The pontiff also told young people to fight to end sex trafficking.
Former Indiana Pastor Paid $10 And Two Pills For Sex
James Irwin, 88, will serve two years in a community corrections program with an ankle monitor.