Sex-trafficking suspect held in Baton Rouge

February 1, 2011

“We believe he targeted her as a runaway when he met her on the streets and decided to use her for profit,”

The Advocate

http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Sex-trafficking-suspect-held.html?showAll=y&c=y

Man arrested for suspected child trafficking in Jefferson Parish

January 31, 2011

“Suspected of trafficking children for pornography and sexual purposes”

Times Picayune/Nola.com

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2011/01/man_arrested_for_suspected_chi.html

DMARCUS ANTWAIN WARD, 26, of Minden, Louisiana

January 31, 2011

“Was sentenced to federal prison today for transporting individuals across state lines for purposes of prostitution.”

Department of Justice Press Release

http://atlanta.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel11/at013111.htm

Governor Jindal Announces Criminal Hot Spot Initiative To Crack Down on Crime & Additional Penalties for Human Trafficking

Jan 26, 2011

“The Governor also announced legislation in the upcoming regular session, which will be authored by Representative Walt Leger, to help end the brutal black market crime of human trafficking.”

Office of the Louisiana Governor

http://www.gov.state.la.us/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=2667

Suit alleges exploitation of Filipino teachers in La.

August 5, 2010

“The lawsuit contends the teachers came to Louisiana with huge debts, were limited to working only for the employer, were required to live in crowded housing arranged by the company.”

USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-08-05-teachers05_ST_N.htm

Man arrested on sex charges; He's booked with human trafficking

July 20, 2010

East Jefferson bureau

“He forced their cooperation with beatings and stories about his murderous past. He also held hostage the 18-year-old’s 6-month-old baby, threatening to take the child away if the women didn’t go out on “dates.”

Nola.com

http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/eastjefferson/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fnews-9%2F127960800534750.xml&coll=1

Authorities on alert for human trafficking in N.O. area

March 29, 2010

by Scott Satchfield / Eyewitness News

“Dale Standifer, executive director at the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, said she's encountered plenty of victims in the New Orleans area.”

wwltv.com

http://www.wwltv.com/news/Authorities-on-alert-for-human-trafficking-in-NO-area-89481647.html

Group claims Baton Rouge has human trafficking problem

February 05, 2010

“According to Shared Hope International, Baton Rouge is among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for human trafficking”

Wafb.com

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11940245

Human trafficking arrest uncovers sordid secret in Kenner, cops say

December 06, 2009

“They found a bedroom with two mattresses on the floor, condoms lying on a dresser and security bars on the window.”

Nola.com

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2009/12/post_96.html

Man gets 18 years for "human trafficking" after forcing 15-year-old girl to prostitute herself out at Chef Menteur motel

May 21, 2009

“Officers found a handwritten note in the motel room, said Bourque. "A contract, if you will," he said, before reading it into the record. " 'I do solemnly swear to give Ricky Womack the next five years of my life. I promise never to cheat, lie, or betray him.' "

It was signed by the 15-year-old victim”

Times Picayune/Nola.com

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/man_gets_18_years_for_human_tr.html

5 things to know about human trafficking

By Amanda Kloer, Special to CNN

“Human trafficking might not be something we think about on a daily basis, but this crime affects the communities where we live, the products which we buy and the people who we care about. Want to learn more? Here are the five most important things to know about human trafficking:”

http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/15/5-things-to-know-about-human-trafficking/