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Airlines join fight against human trafficking

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a new partnership with airlines to train airline workers to recognize the signs of human trafficking.

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Mountain climber sets sights higher: to combat human trafficking

A Virginia man will climb the highest mountain in North America to raise money to help the fight against human trafficking.

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Baltimore officer charged with human trafficking

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Md. man charged with human trafficking, prostitution

A Takoma Park man has been charged with human trafficking and prostitution stemming from a months-long police investigation.

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Virginia moves to clamp down on human trafficking

A series of bills in Virginia's General Assembly would stiffen the penalties for human trafficking and better educate people who work with children to spot potential victims.

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Massage parlor owners charged with running brothels

The owners of four Rockville massage parlors have been charged with running brothels, and used their businesses as illegal fronts for human trafficking operations.

Tags: prostitution, Montgomery County police

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