Child sex trafficking ring uncovered in Alabama
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| July 27th, 2025News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Speak free Child sex trafficking reveals the need for action Ahead of World Day Against Trafficking, three more people were arrested in connection to a child sex trafficking ring in Alabama. In response, our Executive Director reflects on the lessons needed to build resilience and strengthen protection from exploitation. |
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| Child slavery Chocolate giants dodge forced child labor lawsuit The US Court of Appeals has dismissed a proposed class action by eight Malian plaintiffs against chocolate giants, including Nestlé. The plaintiffs say they were trafficked as children and forced to work on cocoa farms, accusing the companies of knowingly profiting from a system built on child exploitation. Show more… |
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| Human trafficking International baby trafficking syndicate uncovered in Indonesia Indonesian police intercepted six babies about to be trafficked to Singapore. Traffickers targeted vulnerable pregnant women, posing as maternity clinics, orphanages, or shelters and offering false promises of care. Authorities say the traffickers are part of an international syndicate operating across Asia. |
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