Human Trafficking

Hinduja Family, UK’s richest, facing charges for human trafficking, paying domestic staff less than spending on dog in Switzerland

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Hinduja Family, UK’s richest, facing charges for human trafficking, paying domestic staff less than spending on dog in Switzerland

Four members of the Hinduja family, the wealthiest in the UK, are facing serious allegations in Switzerland. They are accused of human trafficking and mistreating their domestic staff. The case reveals a stark contrast between their treatment of staff and their pet dog expenses. The billionaire Hinduja family allocated more money to their pet dog … Read more

As the number of displaced people surges, an ‘Inflatable Refugee’ in Barcelona sparks questions

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As the number of displaced people surges, an ‘Inflatable Refugee’ in Barcelona sparks questions

BARCELONA, Spain — Hugging his knees and clad in a bright orange life vest, the giant “Inflatable Refugee” looks vulnerable as he sits alone in a sea of empty red velvet chairs. Belgian visual artists Schellekens & Peleman, who created the figure in 2015 following the refugee crisis in Europe, have brought the installation to … Read more

Psychiatrist Henry Jarecki claims consensual relationship with victim

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Psychiatrist Henry Jarecki claims consensual relationship with victim

Henry Jarecki attends The Accompanied Literary Society’s Summer Benefit at The Hudson Sky Terrace at The Hudson Hotel in New York City, June 11, 2007. David X Prutting | Patrick McMullan | Getty Images Famed psychiatrist and former commodities trader Henry Jarecki on Wednesday said he had a “consensual, non-secretive and mutually respectful relationship” with … Read more

Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

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Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

LOS ANGELES — Security video aired by CNN appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016, the latest in a months-long series of public allegations and revelations of physical and sexual violence from the hip-hop mogul. The video aired Friday appears to show Combs, wearing only … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. The motion filed in a New York court claims Combs cannot be sued because certain laws … Read more

Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly ‘s challenge of 20-year sentence

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Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly ‘s challenge of 20-year sentence

CHICAGO — The singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. Jurors in 2022 convicted the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, on three charges of producing child porn and three charges of enticement of minors for sex. … Read more

Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says – National

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Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says – National

Organized crime rings who fueled an “explosion” of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to US$3 trillion a year, the head of Interpol said on Wednesday. “Driven by online anonymity, inspired by new business models and accelerated by COVID, these organized … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of ‘military force’

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of ‘military force’

LOS ANGELES — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the rapper’s Los Angeles and Miami properties by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation were ”a gross use of military-level force” and that Combs is “innocent and will continue to fight” to clear his name. It’s the first public statement from … Read more

Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say

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Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say

NEW YORK — Two properties belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were searched Monday by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. It’s not clear whether … Read more

DHS, Lyft partner on human trafficking prevention campaign

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DHS, Lyft partner on human trafficking prevention campaign

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is teaming up with ride-hailing company Lyft to prevent human trafficking and raise awareness on the issue, the department announced Wednesday. The partnership, between the DHS Blue Campaign and Lyft, will include a tutorial program to help ride-hailing drivers in the United States and Canada recognize and prevent human … Read more