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FBI Operation frees 75 child prostitutes in US cities
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by SOLARLIFE | October 28, 2008 at 12:53 am
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21st century teen slavery operation
Dozens of juveniles have been freed from forced prostitution by a nationwide operation that resulted in the arrests of hundreds of other people, the FBI announced Monday.
Sometimes to find at the bus station, but also working as a cleaner, moving from city to city, hard to find out.
In the three-day operation, which began Thursday night, the FBI, along with local and state law enforcement agencies, took the 46 girls and one boy -- all of them U.S. citizens ages 13 to 17 -- into protective custody.
"Operation Cross Country II" involved efforts in 29 cities and resulted in the arrest of 73 pimps and 518 adult prostitutes, the FBI said.
Those arrested could face federal or state charges, depending on their alleged activities.
FBI Deputy Director John Pistole said some of the alleged sex traffickers were working in networks of six to 10 pimps.
Sex trafficking of children
In all, the initiative has freed 576 child victims from forced prostitution, the FBI said.
"Sex trafficking of children remains one of our most violent and unconscionable crimes in this country," he told reporters.
Authorities said some of the alleged prostitutes were found at casinos and truck stops. Others were advertised on the Internet.
Ernie Allen, president of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, likened teen prostitution to "21st century slavery" and estimated that tens of thousands of teens may be involved. He said it is "happening on Main Street U.S.A. ... These people are moving kids city to city."
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at 01:26 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 01:31 on October 28th, 2008
Dave thanks for Flag "FBI frees child prostitutes"
at 01:55 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff. I thought Child prostitutes thrive only in poor countries.
at 02:18 on October 28th, 2008
Sanjay Jha...I thought Child prostitutes thrive only in poor countries. We think of Brazil, big tourist problem; the US surprising, I agree.
at 02:04 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 02:19 on October 28th, 2008
duo thanks fro Flag "FBI freed...children"
at 02:47 on October 28th, 2008
Thank you for the story! I am so pleased by the successes of federal agencies this week, with that drug kingpin arrested at the border, the assissination plans against Obama and African American school kids foiled, and now in your article, the FBI saved these children from terrible conditions! Awesome. God is blessing.
Mary
at 02:57 on October 28th, 2008
duo, you are right, it could work..."I am so pleased by the successes of federal agencies this week,"
at 03:37 on October 28th, 2008
Solarlife, we've had good news these last few days. It is a reminder that although much of what journalists report is negative, life still has more positive aspects. Our police officers and federal agencies are doing great work every day that does not come to our attention, because the tendency is to report only when something goes horribly wrong. That makes your article and the others this week that publish the success of our federal agencies doubly important. These kinds of reports make one feel more hopeful and secure in knowing that we have highly skilled and well-equipped folks working to protect us - I used to think all of us all of the time.
Mary
at 02:37 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 02:55 on October 28th, 2008
Rhonda thanks for Flag "FBI freed children..."
at 02:56 on October 28th, 2008
You are very welcome, SOLARLIFE.
at 03:46 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:50 on October 28th, 2008
Karen, thyanks for Flag, "FBI freed children"
at 04:06 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
If ever there was a proper use for the "Death Penalty" it should be used against these low-lifes all around the world.
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at 10:53 on October 28th, 2008
BallyZACA.... "Death Penalty" it should be used against these low-lifes all around the world."....I was surprised, all children us citizenzs between 13 and 17
at 04:53 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:55 on October 28th, 2008
Eustaquio, thanks for Flag "FBI freed children"
at 05:56 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Although I’m against Capital Punishment I have to agree with BallyZACA on this one.
at 10:56 on October 28th, 2008
Mike Wood....I’m against Capital Punishment I have to agree with BallyZACA on this one. Thanks for Flag "FBI"
at 07:09 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:57 on October 28th, 2008
rahul, thanks for flag "FBI"
at 12:27 on October 28th, 2008
SOLARLIFE, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 12:44 on October 28th, 2008
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