Human Trafficking

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 21, 2013 - As the nation marks, this month, the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation…

Illinois is getting tougher on those involved in human trafficking and forcing the vulnerable into prostitution. Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law Saturday that…

A suburban St. Louis event planner is seeking to enlist hotels in the fight against human trafficking of minors, particularly for sex.The St. Louis…

A suburban St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to participating in the commercial sex trafficking of a woman whom prosecutors allege was coerced into being a…

Nixon signs human trafficking billPeople convicted of human trafficking in Missouri will face longer maximum sentences under a bill signed by Gov. Jay…

The Millennium Hotel St. Louis signed a code Tuesday to help prevent the sex trafficking of children.The move came as nearly 900 Sisters of St. Joseph…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 11, 2011 - The Millennium hotel offers its guests superb views of the Arch and Old Cathedral,…

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Charles and St. Charles County leaders say they will push ahead in the fight against anti-gay protests at…

A state representative has announced plans to introduce a bill to increase penalties for human trafficking convictions in Missouri.Democratic Rep. Jason…