The existence of human trafficking remains an ongoing blight in society. It shows just how much work needs to be done. Despite certain misconceptions, human trafficking exists not just in third-world nations, but also right here in America.
As a matter of fact, the United States stands as a leading consumer of this horrific criminal activity.
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The internet, believe it or not, frequently helps facilitate human trafficking; unfortunately, reports from law enforcement committed to fighting this crime warn that demand for sex with enslaved children and women remains at an all-time high.
Only within recent years has human trafficking begun captivating more mainstream attention. However, there are still not nearly enough reports on these crimes as deserved.
In one of the latest known cases, a man from San Antonio, Texas stands accused of sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl.
Everything to know about this case
37-year-old Shiron Walter Hughes currently faces charges of trafficking an individual under the age of 18.
