Vermont: The Senate passed a bill to crack down on human trafficking in the state. Under the new bill, a convicted trafficker can face up to life in prison and a fine of $500,000.
Georgia: Atlanta City remains as hub of sex trafficking. According to the report, "a slave in Atlanta in 1850 cost around the equivalent of $40,000 today; now, the average price for a slave is $90." The Atlanta City Mayer's office also reports that there is a strong correlation between adult prostitution industry and child sex trafficking in the area.
Florida: Two women are facing multiple charges for having sex with a 17 year old girl and pimping on her. The victim told the police that she had sex with the two suspects twice last month and was sold for sex on two occasions for $40 and later $60.
ASIA
The Philippines: Lawmakers aim to toughen up a human trafficking measure. Under the new legislation, a trafficker can face up to 25 years in jail. The money and properties forfeited from the traffickers will be placed in the trust fund, according to the report.
AFRICA
South Africa: A recent police raid brings back human trafficking under spotlight again. Police uncovered a human trafficking ring run by Nigerian and South African traffickers and now looking into rescuing more than 100 children from the traffickers. Many girls have been trafficked for prostitution while boys are forced into street vending, agriculture, and food services.
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