A Missouri man who was in the Twin Cities to work at Super Bowl Live has been accused of offering two VIP tickets to the event in exchange for sex with a pair of teens. According to the criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County District Court, Justin Beard of Branson, Mo., has been charged with […]
How You Can Help Fight Against Sex Trafficking
The Super Bowl is only a couple days away, and the event is often championed as the single largest time for sex trafficking in the United States. That claim may not be perfectly accurate, but there are two things we know: Sex trafficking is a problem in Minnesota even when we’re not hosting the Super […]
How Citizens And Police Are Fighting Back Against Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking isn’t just a problem during the lead up to the Super Bowl, and citizens and police officers around the area are doing their part to crack down on the crime. Residents in Washington County are trying to spread awareness and do their part to combat sex trafficking by forming a group called Citizens […]
Programs Saving More Sex Trafficking Victims In Minnesota
Research into Minnesota Safe Harbor program revealed that more sex trafficking victims and sexually exploited minors are getting help than in years past. According to the data, 1,423 children and young adults received treatment or housing through the state’s Safe Harbor program between 2015 and 2017. That number is up 359 over a one-year period […]
One Of Four Admits To Multi-State Sex Trafficking
One of four individuals accused of partaking in a multi-state sex trafficking ring that preyed on foreign-born women has admitted to her role in the criminal enterprise. Fangyao Wu, 23, of Irvine, Calfifornia pleaded guilty on Thursday in Washington County District Count to one count of felony racketeering after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Wu […]
