It's a form of online blackmailing that's taken hold of children across the nation, including San Antonio. Sextortion has become such an enormous problem, the FBI is on a mission to warn the public and teach parents what to look for.
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives has been helping local children in crisis for years and its success is being recognized nationwide.
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Over 25 alligator snapping turtles were released back into the East Texas wild after they were seized in an illegal trafficking attempt in 2016, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Many trafficking and domestic violence survivors end up behind bars for crimes they committed on behalf of or in response to their abusers. That's why there is now a streamlined process for those survivors to apply for pardons for those crimes.
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SAN ANTONIO – Three people who were part of a group with suspected ties to human smuggling have been arrested and turned over to federal authorities. Bexar County sheriff’s deputies caught up with them late Wednesday night as the group scattered into a Southwest side neighborhood. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, a deputy had tried to stop the driver of an SUV for speeding. “There were three guys right here,” he said, pointing to the spot where he made the surprise discovery. “I’m really, really appreciative of the sheriff’s department guys because, you know, the TV show, “Bad Boys,” I saw (it) in action,” Ashkanzad said, laughing.
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SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio sex trafficking survivor is using her voice during National Human Trafficking Awareness month by holding a town hall seminar on the subject. Human trafficking increase expected during Super BowlFor weeks she was kept in a tiny room, repeatedly sold for sex. Man arrested in human trafficking operationPerez said by continuing the conversation, trafficking can be prevented and lives can be saved. Law enforcement is encouraging the public to learn the signs and red flags of human trafficking, and who to call if those signs are present. Blue Campaign by David Ibanez on ScribdThe National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-(888) 373-7888.