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TopicSex trafficking

Topic: sex trafficking

Trump says he ‘never had the privilege’ to visit Epstein’s island, turned down invitation

Epstein owned a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he hosted prominent figures. Prosecutors alleged he used it to conceal sex trafficking and abuse of minors.

Ye attends Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, shows support to music mogul

Dressed all in white, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, arrived at the Manhattan federal courthouse and stayed for 35 mins during the sex trafficking trial.

Hotel staffer testifies in court says Combs tried to hide 2016 assault footage

Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid hotel security for surveillance footage showing him violently attacking his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in a hallway, promising to 'take care' of the employee.

Held in robbery bid, she was found to be trafficked, raped, pregnant at 16. At 19, she’ll be a paralegal

She was trafficked from Siliguri aged 11-12 yrs & forced into sex work. Trafficking or rape survivors often bury their worst memories & can feel favourably inclined to a kinder abuser.

This sex trafficking victim dreaded Valentine’s Day—’They expected something special’

In 'Awakening the Advocate’, Matthew S.Friedman recounts the stories and testimonials of trafficking victims, perpetrators and those combating the crisis.

Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ accused of rape, sexual abuse of R&B singer Cassie

The lawsuit also accuses the rapper of regularly beating Cassandra Ventura over the course of a 10-year relationship. She also accused him of plying her with drugs and alcohol.

Landlords of properties used as brothels must pay damages, can’t plead ignorance, rescued minors tell SC

SC took note of the minors' submission of draft rules seeking this compensation as a civil remedy and sought response from govt & National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

Sex trafficking & rape horror in Andhra: How case of Dalit teen busted ring of 65 men & 15 women

Police rescued 13-year-old girl from a house in Krishna district’s Guntupalli village. What followed was a race to track down 80 suspects. Seventy four have been arrested.

MIT under scanner over financial ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

MIT’s Media Lab had deep financial relations with Jeffrey Epstein, who helped it raise $7.5 million. Following the revelations, Joi Ito, director of the lab, resigned.

India’s crackdown on human trafficking not strong enough to stamp it out, says US

Lauds efforts, but urges Delhi to increase prosecutions and convictions for all forms of trafficking, including bonded labour

On Camera

Dismiss debate on EC functioning as ‘hoo-haa’, then hail India as ‘robust democracy’

The Election Commission's arrogant functioning and its failure to ensure the integrity and fairness of elections could well be the undoing of India’s electoral democracy.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.