Human trafficking is defined by the U.S. State Department “as a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex. When a person younger than 18 is used to perform a commercial sex act, it is a crime regardless of whether there is any force, fraud, or coercion involved.”

We call it slavery.

In this episode we talk about a federal prosecution of a North Carolina man who was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and of a minor; sex trafficking by force fraud and coercion; sex trafficking of a minor; using the internet to promote a prostitution business enterprise (ITAR); and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

This case is horrible. Human trafficking is horrible. We must do everything we can to #EndHumanTrafficking. You can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline for help 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733.

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The following are links to some of the resources or references we discussed during or reviewed in preparation for this episode:

National Human Trafficking Hotline | The Administration for Children and Families

Eastern District of North Carolina | Man Convicted of Human Trafficking by Federal Jury After Five-Day Trial | United States Department of Justice

Smithfield man who claimed magic powers gets life in prison for human trafficking

Already a convicted killer, Smithfield man now guilty of sex trafficking

Johnston Co NC man convicted of murder in 25-year-old killing | Raleigh News & Observer

Sex trafficker, murderer sentenced to life for 1999 killing | Crime | mydailyrecord.com

Smithfield man sentenced to 3 life sentences for human trafficking involving minors in NC

Clayton man found guilty in 25-year-old murder case in Johnston County

Johnston DA Reaches Deal With Admitted Murderer, Despite Family's Wishes

Bandida - Human Trafficking Short Film | Indiegogo

Understanding Human Trafficking - United States Department of State

International Justice Mission

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