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Sex slaves, human trafficking... in America?
In spring of 2004, Katya (not her real name), like thousands of other foreign exchange university students, was looking forward to the summer job placement that she and a friend had received in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Human Trafficking Not Uncommon on Long Island, New York
There are hundreds of homes on Long Island where immigrants, especially women, are held in conditions that approach slavery, Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota said Friday.

Sex slaves, human trafficking... in America?
Some foreign exchange students are tricked and exploited in the United States.

Putting a Stop to Human Trafficking in the United States
    Human traffickers force victims into hard labor or sell them for sex. Worldwide, millions of women and children are part of this modern day slave trade.

California Top Spot for Human Trafficking in U.S.
California is the top destination in the United States for human traffickers who force women and girls into hard labor and sex trade, local TV channel ABC 7 reported.

Report Issued by Anti-Trafficking Task Force Names California Top Destination for Human Traffickers
California is a top destination for human traffickers who coerce people into the sex trade or hard labor through force or fraud, according to an 18-month government study.The report by a 19-member task force of the California Alliance to Combat Trafficking and Slavery says California is particularly vulnerable to human trafficking because of its international border, ports and airports; its booming immigrant population; and a large economy that includes industries that attract forced labor.

Human Trafficking Case on Long Island, New York
Slavery trial in New York may help highlight human trafficking.

American Anthropologist Comments on Global Efforts to Reduce Human Trafficking
An international monitoring project designed to combat human trafficking is flawed, according to Brown University anthropology professor Kay Warren.

Victim in Trafficking Case Details Ex-wrestler's Control over Women
Strung out on drugs and reeling from the death of her daughter, Lexi thought she had hit rock bottom in that Cobb County, Georgia extended-stay hotel.

Former Wrestler Found Guilty on Human Trafficking Charges in Georgia
A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against former professional wrestler Harrison Norris Jr.

Five South Koreans convicted in US over sex-trafficking ring
Five South Koreans were found guilty in a New York court of involvement in a sex-trafficking ring involving a string of brothels across the northeastern United States, officials said.

Anthropology Says Efforts to Reduce Human Trafficking Ineffective
An international monitoring project designed to combat human trafficking is flawed, according to Brown University anthropology professor Kay Warren.

Houston, Texas Major Hub for Human Trafficking
Large ring kept up to 120 women in virtual slavery.

Illegal Immigrant Victims of Crime Can Now Apply for New Visa
Illegal immigrants who are victims of violent crimes in the US can now apply for special visas, seven years after Congress offered protection against deportation to those who cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

US Estimates Thousands of Victims, Efforts to Find Them Fall Short
Outrage was mounting at the 1999 hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building, where congressmen were learning about human trafficking.